G A R MiddleSchool

250 South Grant Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
G A R 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
979 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

G A R MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2160 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
38%
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20-24%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of G A R MiddleSchool and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
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American Indian
(20-21)
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Asian
(20-21)
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4%
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Hispanic
(20-21)
52%
13%
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Black
(20-21)
21%
15%
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White
(20-21)
21%
63%
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Hawaiian
(20-21)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)
6%
5%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
89%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in G A R MiddleSchool and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is G A R MiddleSchool's ranking?
G A R MiddleSchool is ranked #2160 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are G A R MiddleSchool often compared to?
G A R MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittston Area MiddleSchool, Pittston Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend G A R MiddleSchool?
979 students attend G A R MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of G A R MiddleSchool students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does G A R MiddleSchool offer ?
G A R MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is G A R MiddleSchool part of?
G A R MiddleSchool is part of Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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