Gerald G Huesken Middle School

Summary:

Gerald G Huesken Middle School is a public middle school located in Lancaster, PA, serving 965 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Lancaster School District.

Despite serving a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates increasing from 36.86% to 50.16% in the past year, Gerald G Huesken Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of Pennsylvania middle schools, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts, has remained above state averages. However, the school faces challenges in addressing achievement gaps between different racial subgroups, with Hispanic students performing significantly lower than their White peers.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Gerald G Huesken Middle School generally outperforms other schools in the Lancaster School District, such as Wheatland Middle School and Jackson Middle School, which have lower academic proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. However, the school lags behind higher-performing districts like Manheim Township and Lampeter-Strasburg in terms of overall academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2114 Horseshoe Rd
       Lancaster, PA  17601


(717) 397-1294

District: Conestoga Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
322nd of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,487 Help


Students who attend Gerald G Huesken Middle School usually attend:

High:    Conestoga Valley Senior High School

Feeder schools for Gerald G Huesken Middle School:

Elementary:    Brownstown Elementary School
    Fritz Elementary School
    Leola Elementary School
    Smoketown Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  965

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.8%
Hispanic:
23.8%
African American:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gerald G Huesken Middle School ranks better than 63.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.86. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.8%), Hispanic (23.8%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gerald G Huesken Middle School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gerald G Huesken Middle School is $15,487.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gerald G Huesken Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gerald G Huesken Middle School 322nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Gerald G Huesken Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Conestoga Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Conestoga Valley School District 293rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gerald G Huesken Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gerald G Huesken Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.16 199th 643 69.1%
2004 65.85 261st 663 60.6%
2005 71.30 218th 687 68.3%
2006 74.70 172nd 736 76.6%
2007 76.79 140th 749 81.3%
2008 77.15 145th 753 80.7%
2009 69.92 229th 770 70.3%
2010 71.36 229th 805 71.6%
2011 70.76 247th 825 70.1%
2012 77.75 160th 834 80.8%
2013 77.22 150th 758 80.2%
2014 77.14 137th 728 81.2%
2015 80.04 136th 835 83.7%
2016 78.86 149th 870 82.9%
2017 78.19 166th 877 81.1%
2018 83.17 113th 861 86.9%
2019 79.62 151st 891 83.1%
2021 77.18 139th 797 82.6%
2022 73.29 207th 883 76.6%
2023 62.86 322nd 893 63.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gerald G Huesken Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.67 86th 187 54.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gerald G Huesken Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.85 51st 143 64.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gerald G Huesken Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.65 456th 874 47.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gerald G Huesken Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.97 328th 660 50.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gerald G Huesken Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.11 109th 144 24.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Gerald G Huesken Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.06 141st 421 66.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gerald G Huesken Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.25 200th 362 44.8%
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Rank History for White students at Gerald G Huesken Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.81 180th 681 73.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Gerald G Huesken Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 421 3 24 7 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1989 423 4 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1990 390 10 18 14 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1991 433 10 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 437 6 22 15 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1993 431 8 23 15 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1994 451 10 19 18 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 469 12 28 14 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1996 469 12 28 14 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1997 495 8 24 16 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1998 512 14 22 18 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 527 13 25 18 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2000 536 10 24 24 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2001 517 17 31 34 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2002 540 30 16 46 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2003 540 30 16 46 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2004 573 13 46 47 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2005 523 28 53 49 2 n/a n/a 0 655
2006 461 34 46 65 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2007 489 34 48 56 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2008 490 35 38 70 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2009 486 41 33 84 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2010 504 48 39 83 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2011 472 38 44 95 0 0 0 0 649
2012 477 47 39 109 1 0 10 0 683
2013 478 45 35 111 0 0 10 0 679
2014 480 54 40 99 0 0 13 0 686
2015 470 55 35 118 0 0 16 0 694
2016 462 54 31 113 0 0 15 0 675
2017 463 63 30 112 0 1 20 0 689
2018 443 53 27 110 0 1 22 0 656
2019 404 50 26 113 0 1 29 0 623
2020 381 52 23 147 0 0 44 0 647
2021 360 53 32 149 0 0 53 0 647
2022 383 49 32 145 1 1 51 0 662
2023 558 76 43 230 2 2 54 0 965

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gerald G Huesken Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 455 30.8 14.7 n/a
1989 457 29.4 15.5 n/a
1990 432 30.0 14.4 0
1991 473 33.1 14.2 n/a
1992 480 34.7 13.8 n/a
1993 477 31.3 15.2 n/a
1994 498 32.3 15.4 n/a
1995 523 35.4 14.8 n/a
1996 523 35.4 14.8 n/a
1997 543 35.7 15.2 n/a
1998 566 37.3 15.2 n/a
1999 583 38.7 15.1 n/a
2000 594 39.2 15.2 14.1
2001 599 43.0 13.9 17.2
2002 632 43.1 14.7 17.7
2003 632 43.1 14.7 17.7
2004 679 48.2 14.1 14.9
2005 655 44.4 14.8 17.1
2006 607 42.9 14.1 20.1
2007 628 45.8 13.7 24
2008 634 50.4 12.6 23.3
2009 645 46.8 13.8 27.9
2010 674 44.9 15.0 27.6
2011 649 43.8 14.8 32.5
2012 683 43.4 15.7 30.2
2013 679 47.8 14.1 33.6
2014 686 49.8 13.7 31.2
2015 694 49.0 14.1 38.8
2016 675 49.0 13.7 35.9
2017 689 49.1 14.0 37.9
2018 656 48.1 13.6 36.3
2019 623 47.6 13.0 36.8
2020 647 46.6 13.8 36.2
2021 647 49.1 13.1 37.7
2022 662 49.9 13.2 36.9
2023 965 66.7 14.4 50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gerald G Huesken Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 455 30.8 14.7 n/a
1989 457 29.4 15.5 n/a
1990 432 30.0 14.4 0
1991 473 33.1 14.2 n/a
1992 480 34.7 13.8 n/a
1993 477 31.3 15.2 n/a
1994 498 32.3 15.4 n/a
1995 523 35.4 14.8 n/a
1996 523 35.4 14.8 n/a
1997 543 35.7 15.2 n/a
1998 566 37.3 15.2 n/a
1999 583 38.7 15.1 n/a
2000 594 39.2 15.2 14.1
2001 599 43.0 13.9 17.2
2002 632 43.1 14.7 17.7
2003 632 43.1 14.7 17.7
2004 679 48.2 14.1 14.9
2005 655 44.4 14.8 17.1
2006 607 42.9 14.1 20.1
2007 628 45.8 13.7 24
2008 634 50.4 12.6 23.3
2009 645 46.8 13.8 27.9
2010 674 44.9 15.0 27.6
2011 649 43.8 14.8 32.5
2012 683 43.4 15.7 30.2
2013 679 47.8 14.1 33.6
2014 686 49.8 13.7 31.2
2015 694 49.0 14.1 38.8
2016 675 49.0 13.7 35.9
2017 689 49.1 14.0 37.9
2018 656 48.1 13.6 36.3
2019 623 47.6 13.0 36.8
2020 647 46.6 13.8 36.2
2021 647 49.1 13.1 37.7
2022 662 49.9 13.2 36.9
2023 965 66.7 14.4 50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gerald G Huesken Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $235 (1.7%) $13,640 (98.3%) $13,875
2020 $234 (1.7%) $13,304 (98.3%) $13,538
2021 $622 (4.0%) $14,778 (96.0%) $15,400
2022 $512 (3.3%) $14,975 (96.7%) $15,487

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gerald G Huesken Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 322nd of 893 Middle schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Gerald G Huesken Middle School)46.533.4
 13.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gerald G Huesken Middle School)7647.1
 28.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Gerald G Huesken Middle School)44.132.8
 11.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Gerald G Huesken Middle School)71.761.3
 10.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gerald G Huesken Middle School)66.954.4
 12.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Gerald G Huesken Middle School)45.335.8
 9.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Gerald G Huesken Middle School)71.761.3
 10.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gerald G Huesken Middle School)71.453.7
 17.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students623965
 54.9%
African American5076
 52%
American Indian02
Asian2643
 65.4%
Hispanic113230
 103.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White404558
 38.1%
Two or More Races2954
 86.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.8%50.2%
 13.4%


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Gerald G Huesken Middle School ranks 322nd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Gerald G Huesken Middle School usually go on to attend Conestoga Valley Senior High School

Students at Gerald G Huesken Middle School are 58% White, 24% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 965 students attended Gerald G Huesken Middle School.


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