Summary:
The city of New Holland, Pennsylvania is home to three schools serving grades K-12: Garden Spot Senior High School, New Holland Elementary, and Garden Spot Middle School. These schools are part of the Eastern Lancaster County School District.
Among the three schools, Garden Spot Senior High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 87.5% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate, well above state averages. Additionally, its students excel on the Keystone Exams, outperforming both the district and state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature.
In contrast, New Holland Elementary and Garden Spot Middle School have lower statewide rankings and 2-star or 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Their performance on the PSSA exams is more mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the district and state, while others lag behind. The schools also have higher free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a larger proportion of students from low-income families, which may be a factor in their relatively lower academic performance.
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