Upper Adams MS

135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307

www.upperadams.org/Page/2949

271 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Upper Adams Middle School, located in Biglerville, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Upper Adams School District. The school provides a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering critical thinking, social-emotional growth, and personal responsibility during these formative middle-school years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Upper Adams Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school is committed to community engagement and maintaining strong communication between educators, students, and families. By utilizing modern instructional resources and emphasizing a collaborative school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges of Biglerville High School and beyond.

271

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Adams MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	81
Black	3
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
184 (67.9 %)
Hispanic
81 (29.9 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Upper Adams SD
Phone:	(717)677-7191
Website:	http://www.upperadams.org/Page/2949
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 138

Grade 8 133