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Upper Perkiomen MS
Middle School · Upper Perkiomen Sd · Pennsburg, PA
An Upper Perkiomen Sd middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 Montgomery Ave, Pennsburg, PA 18073
- Math 44% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upper Perkiomen MS score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
34.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Upper Perkiomen MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,643
Median home value
$342,300
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Upper Perkiomen Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upper Perkiomen MS is listed in Upper Perkiomen SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Perkiomen MS
Upper Perkiomen MS is a public middle school in Pennsburg, PA, part of Upper Perkiomen Sd, serving approximately 687 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,444 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Perkiomen MS
What grades does Upper Perkiomen MS serve?
Upper Perkiomen MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Upper Perkiomen MS?
Upper Perkiomen MS has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Perkiomen MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Perkiomen MS is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Perkiomen MS rank in PA?
Upper Perkiomen MS ranks #1,444 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Upper Perkiomen MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Perkiomen MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Perkiomen MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Perkiomen MS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Upper Perkiomen MS a charter school?
No, Upper Perkiomen MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper Perkiomen MS a Title I school?
No, Upper Perkiomen MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Perkiomen MS?
34.2% of students at Upper Perkiomen 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
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (267) 313-4800
- Area population (ZIP 18073)
- 11,534
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 18073; 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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