Serving 31 students in grades 6-8, Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool's student population of 31 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2412 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
22%
14%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool's ranking?
Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool is ranked #2412 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool?
31 students attend Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool?
Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool offer ?
Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool part of?
Grove City Area George Jr MiddleSchool is part of Grove City Area SD School District.
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