Serving 764 students in grades 3-5, Upper Moreland Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
65%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Upper Moreland Intermediate School?
764 students attend Upper Moreland Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Upper Moreland Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Moreland Intermediate School?
Upper Moreland Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Moreland Intermediate School offer ?
Upper Moreland Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Upper Moreland Intermediate School part of?
Upper Moreland Intermediate School is part of Upper Moreland Township School District.
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