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G A R MS
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
250 South Grant Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 · (570) 826-7165 · Part of Wilkes-Barre Area School District
Students
1,101
Students per teacher
21:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about G A R MS
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 33 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 12.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 55%
Location
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250 South Grant Street, Wilkes-Barre
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6368
Grade 7356
Grade 8377
Enrollment over time
979’20
1,026’22
1,066’23
1,101’24
Up 12.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 61%Black 20%White 13%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.