Serving 404 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 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garden Spot Middle School's student population of 404 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Colors
Blue, Grey
School Rankings
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 0.39, 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
#2051 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
4%
14%
White
77%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Eastern Lancaster County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Spot Middle School's ranking?
Garden Spot Middle School is ranked #2051 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Garden Spot Middle School often compared to?
Garden Spot Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ephrata Middle School, Garden Spot Sr. High School, Blue Ball Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
404 students attend Garden Spot Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Garden Spot Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% 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 11:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden Spot Middle School part of?
Garden Spot Middle School is part of Eastern Lancaster County School District.
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