Upper Merion Area Middle School

Summary:

Upper Merion Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 1,282 students in grades 5-8 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Upper Merion Area School District. This school consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments and has a strong track record of supporting diverse student subgroups.

Upper Merion Area Middle School excels academically, with 41.7% of students proficient or better in Math and 61.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school particularly stands out for its performance with Asian, African American, and English Language Learner students, ranking among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania for these subgroups. However, the school does see a decline in proficiency rates as students progress through the grades, which may be linked to the high percentage of students (47.19%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for low socioeconomic status.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as East Norriton Middle School, which had only 28.4% of students proficient or better in Math, Upper Merion Area Middle School outperforms its peers. The school's diverse student population and strong support for subgroups are notable strengths, though the declining performance in higher grades suggests the need for targeted interventions to ensure all students succeed throughout their middle school years.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 450 Keebler Road
       King of Prussia, PA  19406-2363


(610) 205-8802

District: Upper Merion Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
288th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,148 Help


Students who attend Upper Merion Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Upper Merion Area High School

Feeder schools for Upper Merion Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Bridgeport Elementary School
    Caley Elementary School
    Candlebrook Elementary School
    Roberts Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  1,282

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.8%
Asian:
16.7%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Compare Details Upper Merion Area Middle School ranks better than 67.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.86. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Upper Merion Area Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.8%), Asian (16.7%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Merion Area Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Merion Area Middle School is $20,148.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Upper Merion Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Merion Area Middle School 288th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Upper Merion Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Upper Merion Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Merion Area School District 275th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Upper Merion Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Upper Merion Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.50 72nd 643 88.8%
2004 76.63 156th 663 76.5%
2005 80.00 134th 687 80.5%
2006 77.89 133rd 736 81.9%
2007 79.87 102nd 749 86.4%
2008 80.64 99th 753 86.9%
2009 76.84 147th 770 80.9%
2010 81.64 94th 805 88.3%
2011 79.90 117th 825 85.8%
2012 78.14 154th 834 81.5%
2013 81.69 93rd 758 87.7%
2014 80.03 104th 728 85.7%
2015 82.49 107th 835 87.2%
2016 84.82 102nd 870 88.3%
2017 84.19 107th 877 87.8%
2018 79.96 141st 861 83.6%
2019 76.77 187th 891 79.0%
2021 75.82 150th 797 81.2%
2022 74.49 194th 883 78.0%
2023 74.99 199th 893 77.7%
2024 66.86 288th 891 67.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Upper Merion Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.76 63rd 187 66.3%
2024 52.39 85th 199 57.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Upper Merion Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.12 40th 143 72.0%
2024 56.85 38th 150 74.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Merion Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.87 250th 874 71.4%
2024 61.59 303rd 877 65.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Upper Merion Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.94 273rd 860 68.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Upper Merion Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.56 69th 660 89.5%
2024 59.55 184th 672 72.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Upper Merion Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.97 293rd 870 66.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Upper Merion Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.62 72nd 144 50.0%
2024 59.03 66th 145 54.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Upper Merion Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.52 103rd 421 75.5%
2024 70.59 87th 408 78.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Upper Merion Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.29 92nd 362 74.6%
2024 51.17 156th 362 56.9%
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Rank History for White students at Upper Merion Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.44 175th 681 74.3%
2024 57.10 261st 673 61.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, January 10, 2019

Open Quote This is a great school for a middle of the road student. If you child does not fit into a box they will struggle. While the teachers we have encountered are good, the curriculum does not really foster learning. They do not challenge students who need it. If you need/want a challenging curriculum for your child -- avoid this middle school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Upper Merion Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 806 45 57 7 3 n/a n/a 0 918
1989 900 10 18 1 13 n/a n/a 0 942
1990 812 54 51 11 1 n/a n/a 0 929
1991 807 50 58 6 0 n/a n/a 0 921
1992 812 67 58 17 0 n/a n/a 0 954
1993 841 68 67 15 0 n/a n/a 0 991
1994 854 68 67 7 0 n/a n/a 0 996
1995 824 47 64 13 0 n/a n/a 0 948
1996 824 47 64 13 0 n/a n/a 0 948
1997 863 48 67 11 0 n/a n/a 0 989
1998 864 50 76 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1006
1999 854 59 75 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1003
2000 882 69 91 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1059
2001 794 66 83 18 1 n/a n/a 0 962
2002 861 75 111 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1068
2003 861 75 111 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1068
2004 841 75 110 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1053
2005 840 83 117 37 3 n/a n/a 0 1080
2006 833 92 113 51 3 n/a n/a 0 1092
2007 828 104 118 62 1 n/a n/a 0 1113
2008 797 102 120 64 1 n/a n/a 0 1084
2009 757 105 140 56 0 n/a n/a 6 1064
2010 794 115 154 71 0 n/a n/a 9 1143
2011 759 120 163 51 20 11 10 0 1134
2012 769 113 164 70 11 23 10 0 1160
2013 766 121 172 90 7 18 33 0 1207
2014 724 132 178 110 5 19 41 0 1209
2015 710 129 179 128 6 3 47 0 1202
2016 708 124 183 142 7 3 49 0 1216
2017 699 137 193 153 6 1 42 0 1231
2018 697 149 197 172 4 0 66 0 1285
2019 721 162 230 175 3 0 72 0 1363
2020 702 163 221 203 1 0 78 0 1368
2021 637 155 214 181 0 0 90 0 1277
2022 616 166 224 183 0 0 105 0 1294
2023 587 167 214 187 0 0 127 0 1282

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Upper Merion Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 918 83.0 11.0 n/a
1989 942 86.0 10.9 n/a
1990 929 89.9 10.3 0
1991 921 88.6 10.3 n/a
1992 954 90.7 10.5 n/a
1993 991 76.0 13.0 n/a
1994 996 80.0 12.4 n/a
1995 948 73.0 13.0 n/a
1996 948 73.0 13.0 n/a
1997 989 71.0 13.9 n/a
1998 1006 69.0 14.6 n/a
1999 1003 75.0 13.4 n/a
2000 1059 76.6 13.8 11.6
2001 962 77.6 12.4 6.5
2002 1068 78.6 13.6 12
2003 1068 78.6 13.6 12
2004 1053 83.6 12.6 11.9
2005 1080 86.7 12.5 11.9
2006 1092 88.5 12.3 14
2007 1113 87.7 12.7 13.9
2008 1084 87.8 12.3 15
2009 1064 85.7 12.4 19.8
2010 1143 84.7 13.4 19.3
2011 1134 84.4 13.4 19.8
2012 1160 85.8 13.5 24.2
2013 1207 86.3 13.9 29.8
2014 1209 88.5 13.6 33.3
2015 1202 89.0 13.5 36.9
2016 1216 91.0 13.3 37.3
2017 1231 93.1 13.2 38.5
2018 1285 94.7 13.5 38.9
2019 1363 100.7 13.5 38.4
2020 1368 104.5 13.0 40.1
2021 1277 106.5 11.9 42.8
2022 1294 105.5 12.2 41.6
2023 1282 104.2 12.3 47.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Upper Merion Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 918 83.0 11.0 n/a
1989 942 86.0 10.9 n/a
1990 929 89.9 10.3 0
1991 921 88.6 10.3 n/a
1992 954 90.7 10.5 n/a
1993 991 76.0 13.0 n/a
1994 996 80.0 12.4 n/a
1995 948 73.0 13.0 n/a
1996 948 73.0 13.0 n/a
1997 989 71.0 13.9 n/a
1998 1006 69.0 14.6 n/a
1999 1003 75.0 13.4 n/a
2000 1059 76.6 13.8 11.6
2001 962 77.6 12.4 6.5
2002 1068 78.6 13.6 12
2003 1068 78.6 13.6 12
2004 1053 83.6 12.6 11.9
2005 1080 86.7 12.5 11.9
2006 1092 88.5 12.3 14
2007 1113 87.7 12.7 13.9
2008 1084 87.8 12.3 15
2009 1064 85.7 12.4 19.8
2010 1143 84.7 13.4 19.3
2011 1134 84.4 13.4 19.8
2012 1160 85.8 13.5 24.2
2013 1207 86.3 13.9 29.8
2014 1209 88.5 13.6 33.3
2015 1202 89.0 13.5 36.9
2016 1216 91.0 13.3 37.3
2017 1231 93.1 13.2 38.5
2018 1285 94.7 13.5 38.9
2019 1363 100.7 13.5 38.4
2020 1368 104.5 13.0 40.1
2021 1277 106.5 11.9 42.8
2022 1294 105.5 12.2 41.6
2023 1282 104.2 12.3 47.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Upper Merion Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $100 (0.5%) $18,829 (99.5%) $18,930
2020 $87 (0.5%) $18,540 (99.5%) $18,626
2021 $372 (1.8%) $19,926 (98.2%) $20,298
2022 $222 (1.1%) $19,926 (98.9%) $20,148

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Merion Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 199th of 893 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Upper Merion Area Middle School)63.162
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Merion Area Middle School)65.267.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Upper Merion Area Middle School)54.151.5
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Merion Area Middle School)72.174.5
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Upper Merion Area Middle School)49.240.2
 9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Merion Area Middle School)70.566.8
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Upper Merion Area Middle School)38.422.1
 16.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Upper Merion Area Middle School)69.764.7
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Merion Area Middle School)67.965.5
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Upper Merion Area Middle School)51.644.4
 7.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Upper Merion Area Middle School)69.764.7
 5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Upper Merion Area Middle School)68.968.7
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13631282
 5.9%
African American162167
 3.1%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian230214
 7%
Hispanic175187
 6.9%
Pacific Islander00
White721587
 18.6%
Two or More Races72127
 76.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.4%47.2%
 8.7%


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Students at Upper Merion Area Middle School are 46% White, 17% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 13% African American, 10% Two or more races.

Upper Merion Area Middle School ranks 288th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,282 students attended Upper Merion Area Middle School.

Students who attend Upper Merion Area Middle School usually go on to attend Upper Merion Area High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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