Upper Merion Area MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 · Upper Merion Area SD
#152 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#3331 of 15,369 nationally
About Upper Merion Area MS
Upper Merion Area MS is a public middle located in King of Prussia, in the Upper Merion Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,348 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 152nd of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,348.
There are 5 schools in King of Prussia; Upper Merion Area MS ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
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 Merion Area MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Upper Merion Area MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Upper Merion Area HS
King of Prussia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,326 students · 201 m away
Candlebrook El Sch
King of Prussia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
313 students · 717 m away
Caley El Sch
King of Prussia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
372 students · 990 m away
Roberts El Sch
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
292 students · 2.8 km away
Bridgeport El Sch
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades K–4
254 students · 3.0 km away
Gulph EL Sch
King of Prussia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
440 students · 3.4 km away
Blockson MS
Norristown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
695 students · 3.6 km away
Marshall Street El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
585 students · 3.7 km away
Davenport El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
361 students · 4.1 km away
New Eagle El Sch
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
472 students · 4.4 km away
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Maple Point MS
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1,296 students
Mountain View MS
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Butler Area IHS
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Frequently asked questions
Is Upper Merion Area MS a good school?
Upper Merion Area MS has a Success Index (US) of 70.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #152 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 Merion Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Upper Merion Area MS ranks #152 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #3331 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Upper Merion Area MS?
Upper Merion Area MS had 1,348 students in 2025.
Is Upper Merion Area MS a elementary school or a high school?
Upper Merion Area MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Upper Merion Area MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Upper Merion Area MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.