- Upper Merion MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Colonial MS (192 vs. 99).
- Colonial MS reported a higher students per counselor than Upper Merion MS (392.3:1 vs. 319:1).
- Upper Merion MS reported a higher violent incidents than Colonial MS (42 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Upper Merion MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Colonial MS (192 vs. 99).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Colonial MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Upper Merion MS (73 vs. 49).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Upper Merion MS reported a higher violent incidents than Colonial MS (42 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Colonial MS reported a higher students per counselor than Upper Merion MS (392.3:1 vs. 319:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Colonial MS
$22,679.35
Upper Merion MS
$23,362.71
Local revenue share
Colonial MS
81.5%
Upper Merion MS
82.8%
State revenue share
Colonial MS
16.8%
Upper Merion MS
14.5%
Federal revenue share
Colonial MS
1.7%
Upper Merion MS
2.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Colonial MS
7.7%
Upper Merion MS
15.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Montgomery County
$111,521
Montgomery County
$111,521
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
6.5%
Montgomery County
6.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
52.3%
Montgomery County
52.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
3%
Montgomery County
3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.