Gerald G. Huesken Middle School

Gerald G. Huesken Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
2114 Horseshoe Rd,  Lancaster, PA
Conestoga Valley School District
2.7
662 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
63%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13.8%
State Average
15.6%
Science
24.1%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
336:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
White
57.8%
Hispanic
23.8%
Black
7.9%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
2.0 student
10/27/2023
There's so many fights here it's ridiculous.I got called homophobic slurs multiple times and nothing was done about it.Like 90% of the students were kind of bigots.They changed my bus for a month and never changed it back even though (from what I've heard) they said they'd change it back. All the bu...
4.0 other
9/21/2012
I'm rather pleased with this school. Seventh grade was a rather difficult year, simply because I am not one for change, but I immediately got involved in the numerous extracurricular activities the school provided, such as school newspaper and school play. All the students were decent, and I made tw...
2.0 other
6/23/2011
I went to this school and it was the worst experience of my life. The faculty teaches great, but when it comes to bullying and fight situations; the school acts as if it never even happens. It is a very rough school to attend.

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Gerald G. Huesken Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Lancaster, PA, in the Witmer neighborhood, and is served by the Conestoga Valley School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 662 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Gerald G. Huesken Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $361,922. Discover additional schools in the area, like Conestoga Valley High School, Lancaster Mennonite School-Lancaster Campus, Smoketown Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Lancaster has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gerald G. Huesken Middle School.

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