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B−

Gettysburg Area MS

PublicMiddleGrades 6–8

37 Lefever St, Gettysburg, PA 17325 · (717) 334-6254 · Part of Gettysburg Area School District

Gettysburg’s School Grade B+ better than 68% of Pennsylvania school districts

Directions
Students
646
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Town
Grades
6–8
The gist

What stands out about Gettysburg Area MS

  • Its own letter, B−: better results than 47% of Pennsylvania’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 5 pts above the state
  • Small classes: 12 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 14.2% since 2020–21
  • Next stop for Gettysburg kids: Gettysburg Area HS

On the path

Where Gettysburg kids come from and go next. The whole path →

K–5Lincoln El Sch393 students
6–8Gettysburg Area MSYou are here
9–12Gettysburg Area HS1,069 students

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency28%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts60%
State average 55%

Its own letter, B−, places these results among Pennsylvania’s 2,693 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

37 Lefever St, Gettysburg

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 6211
Grade 7209
Grade 8226
Enrollment over time
753’20
729’21
682’22
683’23
646’24

Down 14.2% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 73%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 5%Black 4%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Gettysburg Area MS from Gettysburg families.

Other schools in Gettysburg Area School District

The district →
Lincoln El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Gettysburg
B+
393 students14:1
Franklin Twp El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Cashtown
A−
340 students12:1
James Gettys El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Gettysburg
B+
334 students12:1
Gettysburg Area HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Gettysburg
B+
1,069 students14:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against Pennsylvania’s other public schools; Gettysburg’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.