Serving 25 students in grades 6-8, Grove City Area George Jr 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Grove City Area George Jr Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
28%
14%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Grove City Area George Jr Middle School?
25 students attend Grove City Area George Jr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Grove City Area George Jr Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove City Area George Jr Middle School?
Grove City Area George Jr Middle School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grove City Area George Jr Middle School offer ?
Grove City Area George Jr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grove City Area George Jr Middle School part of?
Grove City Area George Jr Middle School is part of Grove City Area School District.
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