Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. G A R Middle School
Should you attend Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School or G A R Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
n/a
G A R Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 956 students in grades 7-12, Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High 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 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,066 students in grades 6-8, G A R 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-8
Total Students
956 students
1,066 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2400 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2541 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
1
334
Grade 7 Students
182
385
Grade 8 Students
165
347
Grade 9 Students
165
-
Grade 10 Students
171
-
Grade 11 Students
152
-
Grade 12 Students
120
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
26%
56%
% Black
14%
20%
% White
56%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
