Upper Dublin Sd, PA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Upper Dublin Sd

Upper Dublin School District serves a diverse suburban community across multiple municipalities in Montgomery County, including Ambler, Dresher, Fort Washington, and surrounding areas. The district enrolls families across kindergarten through grade twelve in six school buildings: three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

In recent state testing, Upper Dublin students in grades three through eight demonstrated solid proficiency. Reading proficiency sat in the mid-to-high range, while mathematics proficiency was somewhat lower, though still representing the majority of students performing at grade level. Across tested subjects and grades, the district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Montgomery County's districts, a position that reflects consistent academic preparation in core subjects.

The district's student composition tilts toward white enrollment, with Asian, Black, and multiracial students also present in meaningful numbers. Hispanic representation and other groups make up smaller shares. The district's enrollment of around four thousand students distributes relatively evenly across grades, with no pronounced bulges or declines. A moderate chronic absenteeism rate sits above the midpoint among county peers, indicating that while attendance is generally sound, a notable share of families may be navigating barriers to consistent school presence.

Upper Dublin's per-pupil spending sits in the upper-middle range among county districts, reflecting a district with moderate to above-moderate resources relative to its neighbors. The community's housing market centers on properties in the mid-to-high range, with school-zone homes in communities like Dresher and Fort Washington commanding higher values than those in Abington or Glenside. Rental stock is available and notably more expensive in some areas within the district's footprint, signaling a mix of owner-occupied suburban neighborhoods and rental-accessible zones.

A significant chapter in the district's recent history came when a tornado spawned by Hurricane Ida in September 2021 caused major damage to Upper Dublin High School and Fort Washington Elementary. The high school moved to virtual instruction for months during extensive repairs, and Fort Washington students were temporarily redistributed to the other elementary buildings. That multi-year recovery reshaped facility usage and required sustained capital work.

The district now faces ongoing fiscal pressure from rising personnel costs and employee benefits, particularly PSERS contributions, which have prompted successive property-tax increases. The board approved a tax hike for the 2024-25 school year and recommended a further increase for 2025-26 up to the state's Act 1 cap to help fund a substantial multi-year capital reserve for future projects. These increases meaningfully affect the carrying cost of owning a home in district communities, and the board's messaging suggests upward pressure on taxes may continue. A parent or prospective resident weighing a move to Upper Dublin should factor these trends into long-term housing affordability calculations.

The district maintains a straightforward K-12 structure without specialized magnets or charter alternatives within its own system. Program breadth, specific career or dual-credit pathways, and detailed school environment data were not available in this review, so families may want to visit the district's website or individual school pages for information on course offerings, extracurriculars, and building-specific cultures.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,102

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 4%

Black 7%

White 74%

Asian 8%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

37%

—

Gr 4

52%

—

Gr 5

57%

—

Gr 6

45%

—

Gr 7

61%

—

Gr 8

40%

—

Gr 38

48%

—

Math

Gr 3

56%

—

Gr 4

68%

—

Gr 5

60%

—

Gr 6

43%

—

Gr 7

33%

—

Gr 8

29%

—

Gr 38

45%

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Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Maple Glen El Sch

Jarrettown El Sch

Thomas Fitzwater El Sch

Sandy Run MS

Upper Dublin HS

Fort Washington El Sch

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

71%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

78%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$686,884

Year-over-year change+2.3%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$411K to $751K

vs. state typical2.40x

vs. national typical1.87x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
19002	Ambler	$701K	+2.5%	37.5%
19034	Fort Washington	$751K	+1.9%	26.5%
19025	Dresher	$709K	+2.6%	24.4%
19090	Willow Grove	$412K	+1.3%	5.3%
19038	Glenside	$469K	+1.1%	3.9%
19075	Oreland	$507K	+3.7%	2.1%
19001	Abington	$411K	+2.2%	0.4%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,392/mo

Year-over-year change+4.5%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1,545 to $3,247/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
19002	Ambler	$1,954	+4.6%	37.5%
19034	Fort Washington	$2,443	—	26.5%
19025	Dresher	$3,247	—	24.4%
19090	Willow Grove	$1,942	+3.4%	5.3%
19038	Glenside	$1,610	—	3.9%
19001	Abington	$1,545	—	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,466/mo

Home price / national median income8.2x

Annual rent / national median income34.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,074/mo

Market Activity: Montgomery County

Median listing price$542,000

Median listing price YoY-1.4%

Median price per sq ft$259

Median days on market27.3 days

Median days on market YoY+9.0%

Active listings1,133

Active listings YoY+12.3%

New listings1,016

New listings YoY-1.6%

Pending listings1,359

Pending listings YoY+1.2%

Hotness: median listing price$530,107

Hotness: median listing price YoY-3.2%

Supply score96.7

Supply score YoY-0.2%

Demand score82.9

Demand score YoY-5.1%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$286,387 (+2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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