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Upper Adams School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,559 students in Upper Adams School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Upper Adams School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
1,559 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Upper Adams School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#267 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
30%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
67%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,250 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,344 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,250
$23,724
Spending / Student
$21,344
$23,146
Best Upper Adams School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Biglerville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3270 Biglerville Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Gr: K-3 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Upper Adams Intrmdt School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
136 Fohl Street
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Gr: 4-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Upper Adams Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Gr: 7-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Biglerville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Upper Adams School District?
Upper Adams School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,559 students.
What is the rank of Upper Adams School District?
Upper Adams School District is ranked #276 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Adams School District?
67% of Upper Adams School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Adams School District?
Upper Adams School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Upper Adams School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,344 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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