Gettysburg Area MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 · Gettysburg Area SD
#160 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#3474 of 15,369 nationally
About Gettysburg Area MS
Gettysburg Area MS is a public middle located in Gettysburg, in the Gettysburg Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 646 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 160th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 646.
There are 6 schools in Gettysburg; Gettysburg Area MS ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gettysburg Area MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gettysburg Area MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 177 m away
Vida CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
251 students · 1.3 km away
James Gettys El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 2.6 km away
Gettysburg Area HS
Gettysburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,069 students · 3.0 km away
Gettysburg Montessori CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
281 students · 8.7 km away
Biglerville El Sch
Biglerville · Public elementary · Grades K–3
421 students · 10 km away
Franklin Twp El Sch
Cashtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students · 12 km away
Biglerville HS
Biglerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
535 students · 12 km away
Upper Adams MS
Biglerville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
242 students · 12 km away
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
Arendtsville · Public middle · Grades 4–6
361 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Fort Couch MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
647 students
West York Area MS
York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
Easton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
643 students
Founders Hall Middle Sch
McKeesport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
Ehrman Crest MS
Cranberry Township · Public middle · Grades 5–6
642 students
Spring Grove Area MS
Spring Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
650 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gettysburg Area MS a good school?
Gettysburg Area MS has a Success Index (US) of 69.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #160 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gettysburg Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gettysburg Area MS ranks #160 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #3474 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gettysburg Area MS?
Gettysburg Area MS had 646 students in 2025.
Is Gettysburg Area MS a elementary school or a high school?
Gettysburg Area MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gettysburg Area MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gettysburg Area MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.