Serving 965 students in grades 6-8, Gerald G Huesken 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 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 965 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Gerald G Huesken Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Gerald G Huesken Middle School's student population of 965 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
965 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
Gerald G Huesken 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 Gerald G Huesken Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1403 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
8%
15%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Gerald G Huesken Middle School is ranked #1403 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Gerald G Huesken Middle School?
965 students attend Gerald G Huesken Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gerald G Huesken Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerald G Huesken Middle School?
Gerald G Huesken Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gerald G Huesken Middle School offer ?
Gerald G Huesken Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gerald G Huesken Middle School part of?
Gerald G Huesken Middle School is part of Conestoga Valley School District.
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