- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Biglerville, PA
Upper Adams Ms
Federal NCES profile for Upper Adams Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422430000155
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Adams Ms earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Biglerville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Adams Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Adams Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Biglerville, PA.
School address
District: Upper Adams Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422430000155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Upper Adams Ms shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 422430000155 · Biglerville, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 13.4:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Biglerville Hs (535 students)
Upper Adams Ms shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Upper Adams Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Biglerville Hs
Biglerville Hs
535 students
- Biglerville El
Biglerville El Sch
421 students
- Upper Adams In
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
361 students
- This school
Upper Adams Ms
242 students
What this shows Upper Adams Ms reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Adams Ms compares
Upper Adams Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 25% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Upper Adams Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Adams Sd reports $16,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Adams Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biglerville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Biglerville El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Adams Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Adams Ms
How many students attend Upper Adams Ms?
Upper Adams Ms has 242 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Biglerville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Adams Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Adams Ms is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Adams Ms?
43.5% of students at Upper Adams Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Adams Ms?
The largest demographic group at Upper Adams Ms is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Biglerville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Adams Ms?
Upper Adams Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Upper Adams Ms rank among public schools in Biglerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Adams Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Biglerville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Upper Adams Sd?
Besides Upper Adams Ms, Upper Adams Sd also operates Biglerville Hs (535 students), Biglerville El Sch (421 students), and Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch (361 students). See the Upper Adams Sd district page for the complete list.