Serving 392 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 14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 392 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
392 students attend Garden Spot Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Garden Spot Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 12:1, 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
What school district is Garden Spot Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 392 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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