Garden Spot Middle School

Garden Spot Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
669 E Main St,  New Holland, PA
Eastern Lancaster County School District
4.5
392 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
48%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.7%
State Average
15.6%
Science
23.3%
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
226:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
75.5%
Hispanic
14%
Black
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 other
1/31/2017
My daughter was new to this district for 7th grade and has a GIEP. In the past, that usually just meant more homework for ME! As a working single mom, that was so hard. However, GSMS has taken gifted support to a whole new level. I am super impressed with how individualized it really is, how much im...
4.0 parent
8/21/2015
This school is doing a good job with adding the laptops with the education. My daughter loved her two years in the middle school and is moving to the high school this year. My son is doing ok at the middle school and is looking forward to going back this year. The administration is very nice and hel...
4.0 parent
10/26/2014
I am pleased with the education my son is getting. Many of the teachers try very hard to keep the students motivated and interested in learning. The teachers have an open line of communication, and some send parents a weekly update of what their child is learning and what is expected from them. The...
5.0 parent
3/28/2014
Garden Spot Middle School is an excellent school having a caring faculty, strong academics and many extracurricular opportunities. The administration and teachers are very receptive to communication with parents. They help students to reach their full potential. I feel blessed to live in this school...

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Garden Spot Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in New Holland, PA, in the New Holland neighborhood, and is served by the Eastern Lancaster County School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 392 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Garden Spot Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $361,667. Discover additional schools in the area, like Garden Spot Senior High School, Reidenbach Parochial School, Crossroads Mennonite School, and more. Learn more about what New Holland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Garden Spot Middle School.

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