Upper Adams Middle School vs. Biglerville High School
Should you attend Upper Adams Middle School or Biglerville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Upper Adams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Biglerville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades 7-8, Upper Adams Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 529 students in grades 9-12, Biglerville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
9-12
Total Students
271 students
529 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1898 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#490 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
≥90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
138
-
Grade 8 Students
133
-
Grade 9 Students
-
129
Grade 10 Students
-
151
Grade 11 Students
-
120
Grade 12 Students
-
129
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
30%
30%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
68%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
