Garden Spot MS vs Slippery Rock Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 352 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
Slippery Rock Area MS
Slippery Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
404 students
| Measure | Garden Spot MS New Holland, Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock Area MS Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #214 of 521 | #100 of 521 |
| National rank | #4457 of 15,369 | #1880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 404 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | New Holland | Slippery Rock |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Slippery Rock Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 64.6).
- •Slippery Rock Area MS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Slippery Rock Area MS does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Slippery Rock Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 43.1%).
- •Slippery Rock Area MS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.5).
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 Slippery Rock Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Slippery Rock Area MS ranks higher (77.7 vs 64.6 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 Slippery Rock Area MS?
About 352 km in a straight line, between New Holland and Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Spot MS: 404. Slippery Rock Area MS: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Spot MS and Slippery Rock Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Garden Spot MS is 214th of 521 and Slippery Rock Area MS is 100th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).