Serving 408 students in grades 6-8, Grove City Area Middle School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grove City Area Middle School's student population of 408 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grove City Area Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grove City Area Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1214 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove City Area Middle School's ranking?
Grove City Area Middle School is ranked #1214 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Grove City Area Middle School often compared to?
Grove City Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove City Area High School, Hillview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Grove City Area Middle School?
408 students attend Grove City Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Grove City Area Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove City Area Middle School?
Grove City Area Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grove City Area Middle School offer ?
Grove City Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grove City Area Middle School part of?
Grove City Area Middle School is part of Grove City Area School District.
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