The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-79%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
9%
Black
(09-10)1%
15%
White
(09-10)97%
72%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
47%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average).
How many students attend Garrison Memorial School?
124 students attend Garrison Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Garrison Memorial School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Garrison Memorial School offer ?
Garrison Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Garrison Memorial School part of?
Garrison Memorial School is part of Northwest Area School District.
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