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Upper Perkiomen Middle School vs. Francis D Raub Middle School

Should you attend Upper Perkiomen Middle School or Francis D Raub 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.

School Overview

School
Upper Perkiomen Middle School
901 Montgomery Ave
Pennsburg, PA 18073
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6/
10
Top 50%
Francis D Raub Middle School
102 S Saint Cloud St
Allentown, PA 18104
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Francis D Raub Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 687 students in grades 6-8, Upper Perkiomen 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 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 877 students in grades 6-8, Francis D Raub Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
687 students
877 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Upper Perkiomen Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Francis D Raub Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Upper Perkiomen Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Allentown City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1181 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#2669 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in PA)
4%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
18%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
9%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Perkiomen Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Upper Perkiomen School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Upper Perkiomen Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Francis D Raub Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
232
274
Grade 7 Students
238
301
Grade 8 Students
217
302

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Upper Perkiomen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Upper Perkiomen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Upper Perkiomen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Upper Perkiomen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Allentown City 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
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Upper Perkiomen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Upper Perkiomen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Upper Perkiomen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Allentown City 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
2%
4%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Upper Perkiomen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Upper Perkiomen 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 Francis D Raub Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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