Upper Adams MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Biglerville, Pennsylvania 17307 · Upper Adams SD
#247 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#5113 of 15,369 nationally
About Upper Adams MS
Upper Adams MS is a public middle located in Biglerville, in the Upper Adams SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 242 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 247th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 242.
There are 3 schools in Biglerville; Upper Adams MS ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Upper Adams MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Upper Adams MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Biglerville HS
Biglerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
535 students · 0 m away
Biglerville El Sch
Biglerville · Public elementary · Grades K–3
421 students · 1.7 km away
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
Arendtsville · Public middle · Grades 4–6
361 students · 4.5 km away
Gettysburg Area HS
Gettysburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,069 students · 9.3 km away
James Gettys El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 9.4 km away
Gettysburg Montessori CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
281 students · 10 km away
Franklin Twp El Sch
Cashtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students · 11 km away
Vida CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
251 students · 11 km away
Lincoln El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 12 km away
Gettysburg Area MS
Gettysburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
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245 students
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238 students
Annville-Cleona MS
Annville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
235 students
Northern Cambria MS
Northern Cambria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
234 students
Berlin Brothersvalley MS
Berlin · Public middle · Grades 5–8
231 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Upper Adams MS a good school?
Upper Adams MS has a Success Index (US) of 61.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #247 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Upper Adams MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Upper Adams MS ranks #247 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #5113 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Upper Adams MS?
Upper Adams MS had 242 students in 2025.
Is Upper Adams MS a elementary school or a high school?
Upper Adams MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Upper Adams MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Upper Adams MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.