Serving 442 students in grades 6-8, Grove City Area Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grove City Area Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Grove City, PA school district, covering approximately 87.8 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being around 250.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grove City Area Middle School's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
442 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grove City Area Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grove City Area Middle School is 0.19, 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
#960 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove City Area Middle School's ranking?
Grove City Area Middle School is ranked #960 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Grove City Area Middle School often compared to?
Grove City Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove City Area High School, Hillview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Grove City Area Middle School?
442 students attend Grove City Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Grove City Area Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grove City Area Middle School?
Grove City Area Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grove City Area Middle School offer ?
Grove City Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grove City Area Middle School part of?
Grove City Area Middle School is part of Grove City Area School District.
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