Serving 1,086 students in grades 6-8, Garnet Valley Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,086 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garnet Valley MS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 21.3 square miles in Glen Mills, PA, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point of the zone is about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garnet Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Garnet Valley Middle School's student population of 1,086 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,086 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Rankings
Garnet Valley Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garnet Valley Middle School is 0.51, 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
#509 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
24%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
66%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.5%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garnet Valley Middle School's ranking?
Garnet Valley Middle School is ranked #509 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Garnet Valley Middle School often compared to?
Garnet Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Garnet Valley Middle School?
1,086 students attend Garnet Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Garnet Valley Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garnet Valley Middle School?
Garnet Valley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garnet Valley Middle School offer ?
Garnet Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garnet Valley Middle School part of?
Garnet Valley Middle School is part of Garnet Valley School District.
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