- G A R Memorial MS reported a higher students per counselor than Pittston Area MS (997:1 vs. 735.3:1).
- G A R Memorial MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Pittston Area MS (495 vs. 376).
- G A R Memorial MS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Pittston Area MS (108 vs. 35).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
G A R Memorial MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Pittston Area MS (495 vs. 376).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Pittston Area MS reported a higher gifted & talented than G A R Memorial MS (9 vs. 2).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
G A R Memorial MS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Pittston Area MS (108 vs. 35).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
G A R Memorial MS reported a higher students per counselor than Pittston Area MS (997:1 vs. 735.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at G A R Memorial MS
1 metric was reported by G A R Memorial MS. Comparable data for Pittston Area MS is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
176
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Pittston Area MS
$15,612.06
G A R Memorial MS
$12,923.53
Local revenue share
Pittston Area MS
52%
G A R Memorial MS
44.1%
State revenue share
Pittston Area MS
35.2%
G A R Memorial MS
41.6%
Federal revenue share
Pittston Area MS
12.8%
G A R Memorial MS
14.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Pittston Area MS
36.8%
G A R Memorial MS
36.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Luzerne County
$62,321
Luzerne County
$62,321
Poverty rate
Luzerne County
15.4%
Luzerne County
15.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Luzerne County
25%
Luzerne County
25%
Unemployment rate
Luzerne County
4.5%
Luzerne County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.