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G A R Middle School

Wilkes-Barre Area SD · Luzerne County · 250 South Grant Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.0

(570)826-7165

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2/10
#463
Rank 463 out of 520
English Language Arts2/10 · #456 · 13th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #471 · 10th percentile
Science2/10 · #408 · 13th percentile

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School Overview

G.A.R. Middle School serves students in Wilkes-Barre, a post-industrial city in the Wyoming Valley that carries a strong working-class identity and a tight-knit community spirit. Academics here are a work in progress, with scores that reflect some of the broader challenges facing urban schools in Pennsylvania's Rust Belt region. Families rooted in the area who value consistency and community connection over top-tier test scores will find a school that's part of the fabric of this historic city.

Student Demographics

907 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
554 (61%)
African American
179 (20%)
White
115 (13%)
Multiple Races
54 (6%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners147 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged812 (90%)
Students with Disabilities148 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,101
Enrollment
55.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #90 · 83rd percentile

94 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found