Upper Merion Area MS

450 Keebler Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406

1,348 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Upper Merion Area Middle School (UMAMS), located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 5 through 8 within the Upper Merion Area School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and a curriculum designed to bridge the transition from elementary to high school. By utilizing a "house" or team-based approach, the school aims to foster a smaller, more supportive community feel where teachers can closely monitor student progress and build stronger relationships with their pupils.

Academically, UMAMS offers a comprehensive program that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities, including world languages, technology, and the arts. The school places a significant emphasis on the social and emotional development of early adolescents, providing various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs intended to encourage students to explore their personal interests and develop leadership skills in an inclusive environment.

1,348

Total Students

106.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Merion Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	573
Hispanic	213
Black	186
Asian	221
Two or More	155

White
573 (42.5%)
Asian
221 (16.4%)
Hispanic
213 (15.8%)
Black
186 (13.8%)
Two or More
155 (11.5%)

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 Merion Area SD
Phone:	(610)205-8802
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 5 382

Grade 6 314

Grade 7 327

Grade 8 325