Serving 404 students in grades 7-8, Garden Spot Middle School 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 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garden Spot MS's attendance zone covers the entire school district of New Holland, PA, encompassing approximately 97.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garden Spot Middle School's student population of 404 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garden Spot Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Spot Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2051 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Spot Middle School's ranking?
Garden Spot Middle School is ranked #2051 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Garden Spot Middle School often compared to?
Garden Spot Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garden Spot Sr. High School, Ephrata Middle School, Blue Ball Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Garden Spot Middle School?
404 students attend Garden Spot Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Garden Spot Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden Spot Middle School?
Garden Spot Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garden Spot Middle School offer ?
Garden Spot Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden Spot Middle School part of?
Garden Spot Middle School is part of Eastern Lancaster County School District.
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