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#1499 of 2,846 schools in PA
Upper Merion Area MS
Middle School · Upper Merion Area Sd · King of Prussia, PA
An Upper Merion Area Sd middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
450 Keebler Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
- Math 41% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upper Merion Area MS score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Upper Merion Area MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,944
Median home value
$393,600
Median rent
$1,983/mo
College educated
62%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Virtual CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,954 | Compare → |
| Agora Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 4,432 | Compare → |
| Blockson MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 727 | Compare → |
| The Pathway SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | 2–12 | 2.3 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Upper Merion Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upper Merion Area MS is listed in Upper Merion Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Merion Area MS
Upper Merion Area MS is a public middle school in King of Prussia, PA, part of Upper Merion Area Sd, serving approximately 1,291 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,499 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Merion Area MS
What grades does Upper Merion Area MS serve?
Upper Merion Area MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Upper Merion Area MS?
Upper Merion Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Merion Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Merion Area MS is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Merion Area MS rank in PA?
Upper Merion Area MS ranks #1,499 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Upper Merion Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Merion Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Merion Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Merion Area MS has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Upper Merion Area MS a charter school?
No, Upper Merion Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper Merion Area MS a Title I school?
No, Upper Merion Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Merion Area MS?
49.3% of students at Upper Merion Area 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (610) 205-8802
- Area population (ZIP 19406)
- 29,388
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 19406; 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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