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Sandy Run Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

47^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 95% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Sandy Run Middle School is a highly-regarded public middle school in Dresher, Pennsylvania, serving 947 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Upper Dublin School District, which is ranked 22 out of 606 school districts in the state, Sandy Run Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state averages on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) exams in both Math and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 60.7% of Sandy Run Middle School students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 41.7%. In PSSA ELA, 75.1% of Sandy Run students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 48.5%. This strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, White, multi-racial, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Baldi C C A Middle School, Wissahickon Middle School, and Abington Middle School, Sandy Run Middle School consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures. Additionally, the school maintains very low dropout rates and spends a relatively high amount per student, with a low student-to-teacher ratio, indicating a strong focus on individualized attention and support for students.

962

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,307

Per pupil spending ?

18.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

520 Twining Rd
Dresher, PA 19025-1919

(215) 576-1281

District: Upper Dublin School District

Students who attend Sandy Run Middle School usually attend:

High:

Upper Dublin High School

Feeder schools for Sandy Run Middle School:

Elementary:	Fort Washington Elementary School
	Jarrettown Elementary School
	Maple Glen Elementary School
	Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.6%

Asian:

9.1%

African American:

8.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (68% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg75%

Pennsylvania avg45%

47^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 606Upper Dublin School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	93.7	47 of 873	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	92.4	45 of 891	94.9%	★★★★★
2023	92.3	43 of 893	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	95.2	22 of 883	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	94.6	21 of 797	97.4%	★★★★★
2019	93.6	24 of 891	97.3%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	29 of 861	96.6%	★★★★★
2017	92.4	31 of 877	96.5%	★★★★★
2016	90.5	51 of 870	94.1%	★★★★★
2015	92.5	31 of 835	96.3%	★★★★★
2014	88.7	16 of 728	97.8%	★★★★★
2013	87.2	22 of 758	97.1%	★★★★★
2012	85.4	49 of 834	94.1%	★★★★★
2011	82.7	81 of 825	90.2%	★★★★★
2010	82.5	84 of 805	89.6%	★★★★☆
2009	86.0	47 of 770	93.9%	★★★★★
2008	88.2	30 of 753	96.0%	★★★★★
2007	89.0	24 of 749	96.8%	★★★★★
2006	90.6	21 of 736	97.1%	★★★★★
2005	91.7	30 of 687	95.6%	★★★★★
2004	86.8	60 of 663	91.0%	★★★★★
2003	90.6	36 of 643	94.4%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	88.5	24 of 393	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	71.7	84 of 408	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	88.2	28 of 421	93.3%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	40 of 138	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	78.1	31 of 145	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	27 of 144	81.3%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	40 of 643	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	90.0	33 of 672	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	92.0	24 of 660	96.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	90.8	53 of 835	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	90.9	46 of 860	94.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	79.0	108 of 843	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	85.7	67 of 877	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	89.1	50 of 874	94.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	94.3	44 of 839	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	91.8	45 of 870	94.8%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	87.4	20 of 174	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	80.5	35 of 199	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	41 of 187	78.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	90.8	38 of 649	94.1%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	41 of 673	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	50 of 681	92.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

White (2025)94th percentile~ school

African American (2025)94th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)94th percentile~ school

Female (2025)94th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)89th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2025)71st percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts75%+27 vs state

Math61%+19 vs state

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Schools Near Sandy Run Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)						PSSA English Language Arts (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sandy Run Middle School	Public	6-8	520 Twining Rd	Dresher	19025	Montgomery County	Upper Dublin School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 576-1281	962	69	13.8	18.3%	698 (72.6%)	81 (8.4%)	37 (3.8%)	88 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.8%)	93.7	47^th of 873 public middle schools	94.6%		92.4	45^th of 891 public middle schools	94.9%	2			71.7	57.9	52.0	60.7			74.0	76.7	74.6	75.1	$22,307	$257	$22,050
Springfield Township Middle School	Public	6-8	1901A E Paper Mill Rd	Oreland	19075	Montgomery County	Springfield Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 233-6000	619	49	12.5	22.6%	450 (72.7%)	74 (12.0%)	60 (9.7%)	29 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	89.3	79^th of 873 public middle schools	91.0%		87.2	83^rd of 891 public middle schools	90.7%	4			53.9	67.6	47.9	56.0			69.8	77.5	65.4	70.6	$28,895	$520	$28,375
Abington Middle School	Public	6-8	2056 Susquehanna St	Abington	19001	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 884-4700	2,044	140	14.6	33.8%	1,120 (54.8%)	372 (18.2%)	213 (10.4%)	161 (7.9%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	172 (8.4%)	76.2	160^th of 873 public middle schools	81.7%		74.6	202^nd of 891 public middle schools	77.3%	42			55.6	50.0	48.0	51.2			57.7	53.0	49.8	53.5	$21,674	$626	$21,048
Cedarbrook Middle School	Public	7-8	300 Longfellow Rd	Wyncote	19095	Montgomery County	Cheltenham School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 881-6427	672	59	11.3	49.6%	145 (21.6%)	371 (55.2%)	60 (8.9%)	33 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (9.1%)	65.3	272^nd of 873 public middle schools	68.8%		56	403^rd of 891 public middle schools	54.8%	131				34.2	41.2	37.4				50.9	48.2	49.7	$29,210	$853	$28,357
Wissahickon Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Houston Rd	Ambler	19002	Montgomery County	Wissahickon School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 619-8110	1,208	84	14.4	22.7%	711 (58.9%)	96 (7.9%)	88 (7.3%)	222 (18.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (7.4%)	93.8	46^th of 873 public middle schools	94.7%		90.2	61^st of 891 public middle schools	93.2%	15			65.4	58.6	50.7	58.3			80.1	77.1	75.1	77.5	$23,189	$426	$22,762
Keith Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	227 Meetinghouse Road	Horsham	19044	Montgomery County	Hatboro-Horsham School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 420-5050	966	98	9.8	39.5%	657 (68.0%)	58 (6.0%)	128 (13.3%)	67 (6.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (5.6%)	79.1	143^rd of 873 public middle schools	83.6%		79.7	139^th of 891 public middle schools	84.4%	4			42.1	48.8	45.1	45.3			63.3	66.5	56.4	62.1	$25,190	$958	$24,232
Elkins Park School	Public	5-6	8149 New Second St	Elkins Park	19027	Montgomery County	Cheltenham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 881-4941	569	52	10.9	53.8%	139 (24.4%)	314 (55.2%)	46 (8.1%)	25 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (7.7%)								(n/a)		39.7	54.0			46.5		43.4	51.9			47.5	$27,541	$1,230	$26,311
Upper Moreland Middle School	Public	6-8	4000 Orangemans Road	Hatboro	19040	Montgomery County	Upper Moreland Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 674-4185	830	71	11.7	43.9%	517 (62.3%)	91 (11.0%)	122 (14.7%)	48 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.3%)	75	174^th of 873 public middle schools	80.1%		78.3	157^th of 891 public middle schools	82.4%	17			42.0	44.6	38.3	41.6			64.0	52.5	63.1	60.0	$21,757	$710	$21,047
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School	Public	6-8	1701 W Chelten Ave	Philadelphia	19126	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3560	296	21	14.0	102.0%	5 (1.7%)	262 (88.5%)	19 (6.4%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	6.9	847^th of 873 public middle schools	3.0%		5.5	872^nd of 891 public middle schools	2.1%	25			0.0	0.0	2.8	1.2			17.8	8.0	14.7	13.7	$25,284	$9,308	$15,976
Murray Avenue School	Public	4-6	2551 Murray Ave	Huntingdon Valley	19006	Montgomery County	Lower Moreland Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 938-0230	652	40	16.1	19.2%	428 (65.6%)	8 (1.2%)	15 (2.3%)	190 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.5%)								(n/a)	81.5	74.0	78.7			78.1	70.4	72.7	84.6			76.2	$20,765	$208	$20,557

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandy Run Middle School

What high school do graduates of Sandy Run Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sandy Run Middle School usually go on to attend Upper Dublin High School

Is Sandy Run Middle School a good school?

Yes. Sandy Run Middle School ranks in the top 5.4% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

What district is Sandy Run Middle School in?

Upper Dublin School District

What is the racial makeup of Sandy Run Middle School?

Students at Sandy Run Middle School are 73% White, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Sandy Run Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 962 students attended Sandy Run Middle School.

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