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#1777 of 2,846 schools in PA
Gettysburg Area MS
Middle School · Gettysburg Area Sd · Gettysburg, PA
A Gettysburg Area Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
37 Lefever St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gettysburg Area MS score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gettysburg Area 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 73Very Walkable
- City Safety: Elevated777/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gettysburg), 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
$79,351
Median home value
$278,800
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17325; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 2.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Adams County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gettysburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gettysburg Area MS is listed in Gettysburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gettysburg Area MS
Gettysburg Area MS is a public middle school in Gettysburg, PA, part of Gettysburg Area Sd, serving approximately 683 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,777 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gettysburg Area MS
What grades does Gettysburg Area MS serve?
Gettysburg Area MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gettysburg Area MS?
Gettysburg Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 683 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Area MS is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gettysburg Area MS rank in PA?
Gettysburg Area MS ranks #1,777 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Gettysburg Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Gettysburg Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Gettysburg Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gettysburg Area MS has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gettysburg Area MS a charter school?
No, Gettysburg Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gettysburg Area MS a Title I school?
No, Gettysburg Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gettysburg Area MS?
46.9% of students at Gettysburg Area 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 683
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (717) 334-6254
- Area population (ZIP 17325)
- 29,857
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 17325; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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