Serving 439 students in grades 7-8, Garden Spot 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 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garden Spot MiddleSchool's student population of 439 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garden Spot 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 Garden Spot MiddleSchool is 0.39, 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
#1873 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Spot MiddleSchool's ranking?
Garden Spot MiddleSchool is ranked #1873 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Garden Spot MiddleSchool often compared to?
Garden Spot MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ephrata MiddleSchool, Garden Spot Sr. High School, Blue Ball Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Garden Spot MiddleSchool?
439 students attend Garden Spot MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Garden Spot MiddleSchool students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden Spot MiddleSchool?
Garden Spot MiddleSchool has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garden Spot MiddleSchool offer ?
Garden Spot MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Garden Spot MiddleSchool part of?
Garden Spot MiddleSchool is part of Eastern Lancaster County SD School District.
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