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Upper Adams Middle School

Upper Adams SD · Adams County · 135 North Main Street, Biglerville, PA 17307.0

(717)677-7191

5/10
#278
Rank 278 out of 520
Top 53%
English Language Arts5/10 · #295 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #226 · 57th percentile
Science5/10 · #267 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the apple orchard country of Adams County, Upper Adams Middle School sits in Biglerville, a small borough best known for its deep roots in Pennsylvania's fruit-growing heritage — it's even home to the National Apple Museum. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative strength, and it tends to draw families who value a tight-knit rural community where kids grow up knowing their neighbors and teachers alike. If you're relocating to this corner of south-central Pennsylvania and prioritize small-town life over suburban amenities, this is the kind of place where your middle schooler won't get lost in the crowd.

Student Demographics

226 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
146 (65%)
Hispanic
75 (33%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged110 (49%)
Students with Disabilities39 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

242
Enrollment
28.3
Teachers (FTE)
8.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #471 · 9th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found