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 253 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 523 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
9-12
Total Students
253 students
523 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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 6 Students
2
-
Grade 7 Students
122
-
Grade 8 Students
129
-
Grade 9 Students
-
135
Grade 10 Students
-
123
Grade 11 Students
-
147
Grade 12 Students
-
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
34%
29%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
63%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
