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Upper Perkiomen School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,170 students in Upper Perkiomen School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Upper Perkiomen School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,170 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Upper Perkiomen School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
83%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,566 in this school district is less 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 $20,401 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,566
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,401
$23,119
Best Upper Perkiomen School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upper Perkiomen High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Walt Rd
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(215) 679-5935
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(215) 679-5935
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Marlborough Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Gravel Pike
Green Lane, PA 18054
(215) 541-7299
Green Lane, PA 18054
(215) 541-7299
Gr: K-3 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Upper Perkiomen 4th And 5th Grade Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Jefferson St
East Greenville, PA 18041
(215) 679-6288
East Greenville, PA 18041
(215) 679-6288
Gr: 4-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Upper Perkiomen Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Montgomery Ave
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(267) 313-4800
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(267) 313-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Hereford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1043 Gravel Pike
Hereford, PA 18056
(215) 679-4151
Hereford, PA 18056
(215) 679-4151
Gr: K-3 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Upper Perkiomen School District?
Upper Perkiomen School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,170 students.
What is the rank of Upper Perkiomen School District?
Upper Perkiomen School District is ranked #184 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Perkiomen School District?
83% of Upper Perkiomen School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Perkiomen School District?
Upper Perkiomen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Upper Perkiomen School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,401 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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