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G A R MS

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataMiddleRegularGrades 6–8City: Small

Reported Enrollment

1,026

students

District

Wilkes-Barre Area SD

County Context Score

55/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

250 South Grant Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702

School District

Wilkes-Barre Area SD

NCES Identifiers

School ID
422630003008
District ID
4226300

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

6–8

Middle · Regular

Enrollment

1,026 students

School Setting

City: Small

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

G A R MS is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Luzerne County has 64 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 10 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What G A R MS tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Wilkes-Barre Area SD, Luzerne County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for G A R MS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Wilkes-Barre Area SD.

School scale

1,026 students

G A R MS reports 1,026 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 10 other middle schools in Luzerne County with enrollment data, 9 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 790 students.

County peer set

11 middle schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 844 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

10 district schools

Wilkes-Barre Area SD lists 5 primary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

5

Middle

2

High

2

Other

1

Nearby context inside Wilkes-Barre Area SD

Daniel J Flood El SchKG–5 · Primary · 592 studentsListed
Dodson El SchKG–5 · Primary · 486 studentsListed
Dr David W Kistler El SchKG–5 · Primary · 916 studentsListed
Heights/Murray El SchKG–5 · Primary · 837 studentsListed
Solomon/Plains El SchKG–5 · Primary · 712 studentsListed
Solomon/Plains MS6–8 · Middle · 736 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

School Profile FAQ

Is G A R MS a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Wilkes-Barre Area SD.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for G A R MS?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the G A R MS data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare G A R MS with nearby schools?

G A R MS should be compared with 11 middle schools in Luzerne County, plus other schools in Wilkes-Barre Area SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for G A R MS?

Before using G A R MS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Wilkes-Barre Area SD.

Part of Wilkes-Barre Area SD

G A R MS is one of 10 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,777 students across 10 schools.

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Schools in District

10

Reported Enrollment

7,777

10 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Solomon/Plains El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Solomon/Plains MS6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Dodson El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Daniel J Flood El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Heights/Murray El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Dr David W Kistler El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy9–12 · HighListed only
  • Wilkes-Barre Area HS9–12 · HighProfile
  • Wolfpack Early Learning AcademyPK · OtherListed only

Similar Schools

Luzerne County Schools

County Context Score

55/100

County-level composite across 64 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor