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Middle Schools

Garden Spot Middle School

Eastern Lancaster County SD · Lancaster County · 669 E Main St # 609, New Holland, PA 17557.0

(717)354-1561

3/10
#366
Rank 366 out of 520
Top 70%
English Language Arts3/10 · #375 · 28th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #336 · 36th percentile
Science3/10 · #334 · 29th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Garden Spot Middle School sits in the heart of New Holland, a small borough tucked into Lancaster County's rolling farmland, where the pace of life is quieter and community ties run deep. Academics here are more of a work in progress, with scores sitting in the lower-middle range statewide, so families who prioritize strong classroom performance may want to dig into specific programs before enrolling. That said, families drawn to a tight-knit rural community with easy access to Lancaster City's restaurants, markets, and culture — without living in the thick of it — will find New Holland a genuinely charming place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

354 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
277 (78%)
Hispanic
38 (11%)
African American
15 (4%)
Asian
14 (4%)
Multiple Races
9 (3%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners16 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged169 (48%)
Students with Disabilities68 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

404
Enrollment
33.8
Teachers (FTE)
11.9:1
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 Programs4/10 · #342 · 34th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found