Below Average
#2376 of 2,846 schools in PA
Upper Adams MS
Middle School · Upper Adams Sd · Biglerville, PA
An Upper Adams Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
135 North Main Street, Biglerville, PA 17307
- Math 35% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upper Adams MS score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Upper Adams MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average400/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Biglerville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,274
Median home value
$230,000
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 4.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Upper Adams Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upper Adams MS is listed in Upper Adams SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Adams MS
Upper Adams MS is a public middle school in Biglerville, PA, part of Upper Adams Sd, serving approximately 253 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,376 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Adams MS
What grades does Upper Adams MS serve?
Upper Adams MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Upper Adams MS?
Upper Adams MS has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Adams MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Adams MS is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Adams MS rank in PA?
Upper Adams MS ranks #2,376 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Upper Adams MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Adams MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Upper Adams MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Adams MS has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Upper Adams MS a charter school?
No, Upper Adams MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper Adams MS a Title I school?
No, Upper Adams MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Adams MS?
55.3% of students at Upper Adams MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (717) 677-7191
- Area population (ZIP 17307)
- 5,677
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17307; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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