Gerald G Huesken MS

851 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gerald G. Huesken Middle School is a public school located in the Conestoga Valley School District in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academics with exploratory opportunities, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and prepare for the transition to high school.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Huesken Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student growth through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. The school is known for its commitment to a "middle school philosophy," which promotes collaborative learning, teacher-student mentorship, and a focus on social-emotional well-being. By fostering a sense of belonging and maintaining high behavioral expectations, the school aims to help students navigate their middle school years while preparing them for future success in both academics and citizenship.

851

Total Students

72.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gerald G Huesken MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	457
Hispanic	214
Black	74
Asian	58
Two or More	46
American Indian	2

White
457 (53.7%)
Hispanic
214 (25.1%)
Black
74 (8.7%)
Asian
58 (6.8%)
Two or More
46 (5.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Conestoga Valley SD
Phone:	(717)397-1294
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	851
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 267

Grade 7 304

Grade 8 280