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Upper Moreland MS
Middle School · Upper Moreland Township Sd · Hatboro, PA
An Upper Moreland Township Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
4000 Orangemans Road, Hatboro, PA 19040
- Math 42% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upper Moreland MS score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Upper Moreland MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average581/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hatboro), 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
$109,207
Median home value
$367,700
Median rent
$1,657/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19040; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–9 | 1.2 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Keith Valley MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 987 | Compare → |
| The Quaker School at HorshamPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 2–11 | 2.3 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Klinger MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 605 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #3 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 MS is listed in Upper Moreland Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Moreland MS
Upper Moreland MS is a public middle school in Hatboro, PA, part of Upper Moreland Township Sd, serving approximately 819 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,691 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Moreland MS
What grades does Upper Moreland MS serve?
Upper Moreland MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Upper Moreland MS?
Upper Moreland MS has an enrollment of approximately 819 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Moreland MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Moreland MS is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Moreland MS rank in PA?
Upper Moreland MS ranks #1,691 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Upper Moreland MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Moreland MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Moreland MS has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Upper Moreland MS a charter school?
No, Upper Moreland MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper Moreland MS a Title I school?
No, Upper Moreland MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Moreland MS?
44.4% of students at Upper Moreland 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 819
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (215) 674-4185
- Area population (ZIP 19040)
- 21,866
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 19040; 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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