Below Average
#2197 of 2,846 schools in PA
Garden Spot MS
Middle School · Eastern Lancaster County Sd · New Holland, PA
An Eastern Lancaster County Sd middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
669 E Main St # 609, New Holland, PA 17557
- Math 38% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garden Spot MS score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Garden Spot MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated799/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Holland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,717
Median home value
$262,100
Median rent
$1,273/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17557; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Creek Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.5 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Weaverland SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Linden Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3 | 1–8 | 2.8 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Hinkletown Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 221 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Eastern Lancaster County Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garden Spot MS is listed in Eastern Lancaster County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garden Spot MS
Garden Spot MS is a public middle school in New Holland, PA, part of Eastern Lancaster County Sd, serving approximately 392 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,197 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garden Spot MS
What grades does Garden Spot MS serve?
Garden Spot MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Garden Spot MS?
Garden Spot MS has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Spot MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden Spot MS is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden Spot MS rank in PA?
Garden Spot MS ranks #2,197 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Garden Spot MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden Spot MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Garden Spot MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden Spot MS has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Garden Spot MS a charter school?
No, Garden Spot MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden Spot MS a Title I school?
No, Garden Spot MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden Spot MS?
44.4% of students at Garden Spot MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (717) 354-1561
- Area population (ZIP 17557)
- 15,229
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17557; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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