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Upper Merion Area Middle School vs. Bala-cynwyd Middle School

Should you attend Upper Merion Area Middle School or Bala-cynwyd Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Upper Merion Area Middle School
450 Keebler Road
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Bala-cynwyd Middle School
510 Bryn Mawr Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Upper Merion Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Bala-cynwyd Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,291 students in grades 5-8, Upper Merion Area Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 796 students in grades 5-8, Bala-cynwyd Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
1,291 students
796 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Upper Merion Area Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bala-cynwyd Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Upper Merion Area Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bala-cynwyd Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
81 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Upper Merion Area Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bala-cynwyd Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Upper Merion Area Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Upper Merion Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bala-cynwyd Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lower Merion School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#902 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#66 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Upper Merion Area Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bala-cynwyd Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in PA)
78%
(Top 5% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Merion Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Upper Merion Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bala-cynwyd Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lower Merion School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Merion Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Upper Merion Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bala-cynwyd Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lower Merion School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Merion Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Upper Merion Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bala-cynwyd Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lower Merion School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Upper Merion Area Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bala-cynwyd Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
333
201
Grade 6 Students
330
214
Grade 7 Students
325
182
Grade 8 Students
303
199
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Upper Merion Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Upper Merion Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bala-cynwyd Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lower Merion School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Upper Merion Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Upper Merion Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bala-cynwyd Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lower Merion School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Upper Merion Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Upper Merion Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bala-cynwyd Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lower Merion School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Upper Merion Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Upper Merion Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bala-cynwyd Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lower Merion School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Upper Merion Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Upper Merion Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bala-cynwyd Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lower Merion School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Upper Merion Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Upper Merion Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bala-cynwyd Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lower Merion School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Upper Merion Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Upper Merion Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bala-cynwyd Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lower Merion School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Upper Merion Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Upper Merion Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bala-cynwyd Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lower Merion School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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