Top Rankings
Upper Merion Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,403 students in Upper Merion Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51爆料s in Upper Merion Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,403 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Upper Merion Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 678 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
14%
14%
% White
44%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,345 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,394 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,345
$23,696
Spending / Student
$31,394
$23,119
Best Upper Merion Area School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Candlebrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 Prince Frederick St
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3702
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3702
Gr: K-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Caley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Caley Road
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3652
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3652
Gr: K-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
889 Croton Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 205-3752
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 205-3752
Gr: K-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Upper Merion Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
465 Crossfield Rd
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3802
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3802
Gr: 9-12 | 1,386 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Upper Merion Area Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Keebler Road
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-8802
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-8802
Gr: 5-8 | 1,291 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Gulph Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 S Henderson Rd
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 592-2020
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 592-2020
Gr: K-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Bush And School Lane
Bridgeport, PA 19405
(610) 205-3602
Bridgeport, PA 19405
(610) 205-3602
Gr: K-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Upper Merion Area School District?
Upper Merion Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,403 students.
What is the rank of Upper Merion Area School District?
Upper Merion Area School District is ranked #116 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Merion Area School District?
44% of Upper Merion Area School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Merion Area School District?
Upper Merion Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Upper Merion Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,394 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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