Garden Spot MS vs Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Spot MS
New Holland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
404 students
Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch
Kinzers · Public middle · Grades 7–8
212 students
| Measure | Garden Spot MS New Holland, Pennsylvania | Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch Kinzers, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 521 | #303 of 521 |
| National rank | #4457 of 15,369 | #6662 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 404 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| city | New Holland | Kinzers |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Spot MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 54.5).
- •Garden Spot MS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Garden Spot MS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Garden Spot MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 64.2%).
- •Garden Spot MS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.8).
- •Garden Spot MS is the larger school with 404 students compared with 212.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garden Spot MS better than Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Spot MS ranks higher (64.6 vs 54.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Garden Spot MS and Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between New Holland and Kinzers in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Spot MS: 404. Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Spot MS and Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Garden Spot MS is 214th of 521 and Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch is 303rd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).