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Garnet Valley Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

31^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 96% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Garnet Valley Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,078 students. The school is part of the Garnet Valley School District, which is ranked 31 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garnet Valley Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores for Math, English Language Arts, and Science. For the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 64.5% in Math, 77.9% in English Language Arts, and 80.4% in Science, compared to the state averages of 41.7%, 48.5%, and 65.8%, respectively. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% of Pennsylvania middle schools for Asian students, Hispanic students, disabled students, and low socioeconomic status students in Math and English Language Arts.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Garnet Valley Middle School consistently outperforms them in academic achievement. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's Math proficiency rate of 64.5% was significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools like Ridley Middle School (26.1%), Richardson Middle School (60.6%), and Paxon Hollow Middle School (50.2%). Additionally, Garnet Valley Middle School has a higher per-student spending of $21,687 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average of $18,537, which may contribute to its strong academic performance and the resources available to support student learning.

1,086

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,924

Per pupil spending ?

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342-1284

(610) 579-5100

District: Garnet Valley School District

Students who attend Garnet Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Garnet Valley High School

Feeder schools for Garnet Valley Middle School:

Elementary:	Bethel Springs Elementary School
	Concord Elementary School
	Garnet Valley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.4%

Asian:

23.4%

Hispanic:

3.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (71% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Pennsylvania middle schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Pennsylvania avg45%

31^st of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

31^st of 606Garnet Valley School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	95.6	31 of 873	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	91.5	54 of 891	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	93.9	32 of 893	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	86.5	88 of 883	90.0%	★★★★★
2021	87.5	65 of 797	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	90.8	47 of 891	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	92.7	30 of 861	96.5%	★★★★★
2017	92.4	30 of 877	96.6%	★★★★★
2016	91.5	41 of 870	95.3%	★★★★★
2015	91.6	38 of 835	95.4%	★★★★★
2014	84.7	58 of 728	92.0%	★★★★★
2013	85.2	49 of 758	93.5%	★★★★★
2012	84.3	62 of 834	92.6%	★★★★★
2011	84.8	56 of 825	93.2%	★★★★★
2010	83.4	77 of 805	90.4%	★★★★★
2009	84.6	62 of 770	91.9%	★★★★★
2008	87.7	34 of 753	95.5%	★★★★★
2007	86.1	37 of 749	95.1%	★★★★★
2006	86.4	46 of 736	93.8%	★★★★★
2005	88.1	52 of 687	92.4%	★★★★★
2004	89.5	39 of 663	94.1%	★★★★★
2003	92.0	26 of 643	96.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	85.3	10 of 138	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	84.0	8 of 145	94.5%	★★★★★
2023	80.5	19 of 144	86.8%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	98.9	10 of 643	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.7	21 of 672	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	95.2	18 of 660	97.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	93.2	35 of 835	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	88.6	63 of 860	92.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	98.1	5 of 348	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	15 of 362	95.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	93.1	31 of 843	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	78.7	113 of 877	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	103 of 874	88.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	96.2	26 of 839	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	92.2	43 of 870	95.1%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	72.4	41 of 174	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	74.9	45 of 199	77.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	87.3	62 of 649	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	77.3	113 of 673	83.2%	★★★★☆
2023	83.1	73 of 681	89.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)99th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)96th percentile~ school

Female (2025)96th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)93rd percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)90th percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)76th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts78%+29 vs state

Math64%+23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garnet Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Smithbridge Rd	Glen Mills	19342	Delaware County	Garnet Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 579-5100	1,086	94	11.5	13.4%	721 (66.4%)	26 (2.4%)	41 (3.8%)	254 (23.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.7%)	95.6	31^st of 873 public middle schools	96.4%		91.5	54^th of 891 public middle schools	93.9%	23		70.3	62.6	60.5	64.5		79.6	76.7	77.4	77.9	$22,924	$226	$22,699
Chichester Middle School	Public	5-8	925 Meetinghouse Rd	Boothwyn	19061	Delaware County	Chichester School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 485-6881	873	77	11.3	67.5%	366 (41.9%)	272 (31.2%)	112 (12.8%)	24 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	98 (11.2%)	42.6	510^th of 873 public middle schools	41.6%		33.4	596^th of 891 public middle schools	33.1%	86	32.6	14.4	15.7	19.1	20.8	36.1	56.7	44.9	47.2	46.1	$16,591	$241	$16,350
Northley Middle School	Public	6-8	2801 Concord Road	Aston	19014	Delaware County	Penn-Delco School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 497-6300	748	50	14.9	35.4%	588 (78.6%)	63 (8.4%)	36 (4.8%)	21 (2.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.9%)	65.4	270^th of 873 public middle schools	69.1%		59.7	372^nd of 891 public middle schools	58.2%	102		35.4	35.4	29.9	33.7		57.3	56.7	56.6	56.9	$18,153	$568	$17,585
Stetson Middle School	Public	6-8	1060 Wilmington Pike	West Chester	19382	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-2700	808	66	12.3	16.7%	612 (75.7%)	42 (5.2%)	67 (8.3%)	37 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.1%)	72.5	200^th of 873 public middle schools	77.1%		79.1	146^th of 891 public middle schools	83.6%	54		35.9	38.8	28.8	34.5		62.3	72.7	65.2	66.4	$19,860	$118	$19,742
Toby Farms Intermediate School	Public	4-8	201 Bridgewater Road	Brookhaven	19015	Delaware County	Chester-Upland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 447-3815	359	35	10.2	87.5%	5 (1.4%)	305 (85.0%)	38 (10.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	6.3	854^th of 873 public middle schools	2.2%		5.9	869^th of 891 public middle schools	2.5%	15		3.1	1.8	2.9	2.6		11.3	10.7	5.9	9.3	$52,886	$4,551	$48,334
Strath Haven Middle School	Public	6-8	200 S Providence Rd	Wallingford	19086	Delaware County	Wallingford-Swarthmore School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 892-3470	868	72	12.1	16.9%	633 (72.9%)	47 (5.4%)	43 (5.0%)	95 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.8%)	95.6	33^rd of 873 public middle schools	96.2%		92.5	43^rd of 891 public middle schools	95.2%	10		67.0	66.0	58.8	63.9		80.3	82.9	73.8	79.0	$23,740	$480	$23,260
Springton Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	1900 N Providence Rd	Media	19063	Delaware County	Rose Tree Media School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 627-6501	1,012	71	14.2	16.7%	774 (76.5%)	46 (4.5%)	32 (3.2%)	86 (8.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (7.2%)	96.1	26^th of 873 public middle schools	97.0%		95.9	25^th of 891 public middle schools	97.2%	1		72.1	69.8	51.6	64.4		82.7	81.6	81.2	81.9	$22,904	$545	$22,359
J R Fugett Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Ellis Ln	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-2900	930	76	12.3	22.4%	614 (66.0%)	41 (4.4%)	103 (11.1%)	125 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.1%)	74.1	185^th of 873 public middle schools	78.8%		77.6	167^th of 891 public middle schools	81.3%	18		46.9	40.0	32.5	39.9		65.4	61.6	55.4	61.0	$19,772	$118	$19,654
Ridley Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Free St.	Ridley Park	19078	Delaware County	Ridley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 534-1900	1,291	94	13.6	56.7%	839 (65.0%)	254 (19.7%)	72 (5.6%)	37 (2.9%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (6.4%)	44	497^th of 873 public middle schools	43.1%		50.6	458^th of 891 public middle schools	48.6%	39		26.3	28.5	23.6	26.1		41.8	43.4	41.7	42.3	$22,557	$839	$21,718
Richardson Middle School	Public	6-8	20 W Woodland Ave	Springfield	19064	Delaware County	Springfield School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 938-6300	1,081	74	14.5	24.6%	800 (74.0%)	103 (9.5%)	50 (4.6%)	96 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.0%)	94.4	42^nd of 873 public middle schools	95.2%		94	37^th of 891 public middle schools	95.8%	5		69.9	59.0	52.7	60.6		77.0	83.2	73.7	77.8	$16,236	$335	$15,901

Frequently Asked Questions about Garnet Valley Middle School

Is Garnet Valley Middle School a good school?

Yes! Garnet Valley Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 31^st of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Garnet Valley Middle School?

Students at Garnet Valley Middle School are 66% White, 23% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Garnet Valley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,086 students attended Garnet Valley Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Garnet Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Garnet Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Garnet Valley High School

What district is Garnet Valley Middle School in?

Garnet Valley School District

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