Excellent
#504 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 18% in state
Upper Moreland HS
High School · Upper Moreland Township Sd · Willow Grove, PA
An Upper Moreland Township Sd high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
- Math 50% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Upper Moreland HS score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Upper Moreland HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,341
Median home value
$338,000
Median rent
$1,606/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Center for Arts and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 8 | Compare → |
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| The Quaker School at HorshamPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 2–11 | 2.4 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| William Tennent HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,764 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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 Moreland Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upper Moreland HS is listed in Upper Moreland Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Moreland HS
Upper Moreland HS is a public high school in Willow Grove, PA, part of Upper Moreland Township Sd, serving approximately 1,027 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #504 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Moreland HS
What grades does Upper Moreland HS serve?
Upper Moreland HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Upper Moreland HS?
Upper Moreland HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,027 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Moreland HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Moreland HS is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Moreland HS rank in PA?
Upper Moreland HS ranks #504 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Upper Moreland HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Moreland HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Moreland HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Moreland HS has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Upper Moreland HS a charter school?
No, Upper Moreland HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper Moreland HS a Title I school?
No, Upper Moreland HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Moreland HS?
44.9% of students at Upper Moreland HS 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (215) 830-1500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19090)
- 19,926
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 19090; 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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