Upper Perkiomen Middle School

Summary:

Upper Perkiomen Middle School is a public middle school serving 742 students in grades 6-8 in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Upper Perkiomen School District. This high-performing school consistently exceeds state and district averages in academic achievement, particularly for certain student subgroups.

Upper Perkiomen Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 60.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 43.9% proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 53% and 40.4% respectively. The school also ranks highly for its African American and Hispanic student performance, placing 14th and 81st out of hundreds of Pennsylvania middle schools in these subgroups. Additionally, the school maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Upper Perkiomen Middle School generally outperforms many of them, including Pottsgrove Middle School, Indian Crest Middle School, and Strayer Middle School, on PSSA tests across multiple subjects and grade levels. While the school performs well overall, there is room for improvement in supporting students with disabilities, an area where the school ranks 319th out of 672 Pennsylvania middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 901 Montgomery Ave
       Pennsburg, PA  18073


(267) 313-4800

District: Upper Perkiomen School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
214th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,567 Help


Students who attend Upper Perkiomen Middle School usually attend:

High:    Upper Perkiomen High School

Feeder schools for Upper Perkiomen Middle School:

Elementary:    Hereford Elementary School
    Marlborough Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  687

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
5.8%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.2% Help


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Compare Details Upper Perkiomen Middle School ranks better than 76% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.4. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (5.8%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Perkiomen Middle School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Perkiomen Middle School is $15,567.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Upper Perkiomen Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Perkiomen Middle School 214th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Upper Perkiomen Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Upper Perkiomen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Perkiomen School District 135th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Upper Perkiomen Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.22 306th 643 52.4%
2004 62.58 304th 663 54.1%
2005 63.25 290th 687 57.8%
2006 69.59 224th 736 69.6%
2007 67.53 261st 749 65.2%
2008 69.07 242nd 753 67.9%
2009 65.83 283rd 770 63.2%
2010 72.50 211th 805 73.8%
2011 70.25 250th 825 69.7%
2012 75.24 199th 834 76.1%
2013 72.80 208th 758 72.6%
2014 67.43 262nd 728 64.0%
2015 69.39 249th 835 70.2%
2016 65.80 304th 870 65.1%
2017 61.64 346th 877 60.5%
2018 64.10 329th 861 61.8%
2019 63.28 349th 891 60.8%
2021 71.41 188th 797 76.4%
2022 75.74 180th 883 79.6%
2023 76.60 181st 893 79.7%
2024 73.40 214th 891 76.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.44 120th 187 35.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.10 155th 874 82.3%
2024 65.93 249th 877 71.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.94 221st 860 74.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.47 366th 660 44.5%
2024 44.53 319th 672 52.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.84 193rd 870 77.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.49 14th 421 96.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.73 81st 362 77.6%
2024 61.76 110th 362 69.6%
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Rank History for White students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.54 220th 681 67.7%
2024 56.18 269th 673 60.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Upper Perkiomen Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 926 8 13 14 0 n/a n/a -3 958
1989 933 12 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 966
1990 936 11 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 969
1991 966 6 8 16 0 n/a n/a 0 996
1992 940 6 9 12 2 n/a n/a 0 969
1993 1031 6 9 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1064
1994 1017 7 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1044
1995 1103 11 5 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1135
1996 1103 11 5 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1135
1997 1040 17 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1076
1998 1059 11 3 15 3 n/a n/a 0 1091
1999 1052 13 2 20 6 n/a n/a 0 1093
2000 1054 16 3 22 6 n/a n/a 0 1101
2001 1047 16 7 18 5 n/a n/a 0 1093
2002 996 15 11 21 6 n/a n/a 0 1049
2003 996 15 11 21 6 n/a n/a 0 1049
2004 980 23 14 27 3 n/a n/a 0 1047
2005 947 30 12 36 2 n/a n/a 0 1027
2006 952 36 11 31 3 n/a n/a 0 1033
2007 967 33 12 41 2 n/a n/a 0 1055
2008 938 32 13 36 2 n/a n/a 0 1021
2009 683 24 9 28 4 n/a n/a 0 748
2010 652 21 9 23 3 n/a n/a 0 708
2011 632 18 8 21 3 0 0 0 682
2012 664 18 10 17 4 0 3 0 716
2013 666 21 11 17 3 0 3 0 721
2014 681 22 16 19 3 0 4 0 745
2015 679 21 15 22 2 0 7 0 746
2016 692 17 22 37 4 0 10 0 782
2017 696 20 20 42 4 0 8 0 790
2018 685 18 19 59 4 0 17 0 802
2019 678 25 19 55 2 0 15 0 794
2020 704 24 20 58 1 0 18 0 825
2021 698 23 17 51 2 0 28 0 819
2022 656 27 20 48 3 0 36 0 790
2023 615 35 13 43 2 0 34 0 742
2024 577 28 11 40 1 2 28 0 687

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 Perkiomen Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 958 54.2 17.6 n/a
1989 966 58.2 16.5 n/a
1990 969 58.2 16.6 0
1991 996 59.4 16.7 n/a
1992 969 60.0 16.1 n/a
1993 1064 50.0 21.3 n/a
1994 1044 55.0 19.0 n/a
1995 1135 56.6 20.1 n/a
1996 1135 56.6 20.1 n/a
1997 1076 55.6 19.4 n/a
1998 1091 56.6 19.3 n/a
1999 1093 59.2 18.5 n/a
2000 1101 59.2 18.6 13.7
2001 1093 59.7 18.3 13.8
2002 1049 62.1 16.9 15.4
2003 1049 62.1 16.9 15.4
2004 1047 63.3 16.5 15
2005 1027 62.4 16.5 15.8
2006 1033 61.4 16.8 18.1
2007 1055 63.7 16.6 20.3
2008 1021 70.9 14.4 19.3
2009 748 69.2 10.8 20.6
2010 708 60.6 11.6 21.2
2011 682 58.8 11.5 22.4
2012 716 55.2 12.9 28.4
2013 721 46.8 15.3 25.1
2014 745 49.3 15.0 24.6
2015 746 48.0 15.5 27.7
2016 782 52.0 15.0 28.9
2017 790 51.8 15.2 29.5
2018 802 53.0 15.1 32.4
2019 794 54.8 14.4 30.9
2020 825 55.8 14.7 30.9
2021 819 57.5 14.2 31.7
2022 790 58.8 13.4 30.9
2023 742 59.3 12.5 35.3
2024 687 57.0 12.0 34.2

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 Perkiomen Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 958 54.2 17.6 n/a
1989 966 58.2 16.5 n/a
1990 969 58.2 16.6 0
1991 996 59.4 16.7 n/a
1992 969 60.0 16.1 n/a
1993 1064 50.0 21.3 n/a
1994 1044 55.0 19.0 n/a
1995 1135 56.6 20.1 n/a
1996 1135 56.6 20.1 n/a
1997 1076 55.6 19.4 n/a
1998 1091 56.6 19.3 n/a
1999 1093 59.2 18.5 n/a
2000 1101 59.2 18.6 13.7
2001 1093 59.7 18.3 13.8
2002 1049 62.1 16.9 15.4
2003 1049 62.1 16.9 15.4
2004 1047 63.3 16.5 15
2005 1027 62.4 16.5 15.8
2006 1033 61.4 16.8 18.1
2007 1055 63.7 16.6 20.3
2008 1021 70.9 14.4 19.3
2009 748 69.2 10.8 20.6
2010 708 60.6 11.6 21.2
2011 682 58.8 11.5 22.4
2012 716 55.2 12.9 28.4
2013 721 46.8 15.3 25.1
2014 745 49.3 15.0 24.6
2015 746 48.0 15.5 27.7
2016 782 52.0 15.0 28.9
2017 790 51.8 15.2 29.5
2018 802 53.0 15.1 32.4
2019 794 54.8 14.4 30.9
2020 825 55.8 14.7 30.9
2021 819 57.5 14.2 31.7
2022 790 58.8 13.4 30.9
2023 742 59.3 12.5 35.3
2024 687 57.0 12.0 34.2

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 Perkiomen Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $131 (0.8%) $15,580 (99.2%) $15,711
2020 $148 (1.0%) $14,509 (99.0%) $14,657
2021 $283 (1.8%) $15,668 (98.2%) $15,952
2022 $324 (2.1%) $15,243 (97.9%) $15,567

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Perkiomen Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 349th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 181st of 893 Middle schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Upper Perkiomen Middle School)38.948.9
 10%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Perkiomen Middle School)64.864.5
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Upper Perkiomen Middle School)43.943.1
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Perkiomen Middle School)65.956
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Upper Perkiomen Middle School)31.742.9
 11.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Upper Perkiomen Middle School)58.968.1
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Perkiomen Middle School)61.662
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Upper Perkiomen Middle School)38.244.9
 6.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Upper Perkiomen Middle School)58.968.1
 9.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Upper Perkiomen Middle School)64.161.1
 3%
   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 Students794742
 6.5%
African American2535
 40%
American Indian22
Asian1913
 31.6%
Hispanic5543
 21.8%
Pacific Islander00
White678615
 9.3%
Two or More Races1534
 126.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.9%35.3%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Perkiomen Middle School

Students who attend Upper Perkiomen Middle School usually go on to attend Upper Perkiomen High School

Students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 687 students attended Upper Perkiomen Middle School.

Upper Perkiomen Middle School ranks 214th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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