Serving 1,011 students in grades 6-8, Garfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,011 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Middle School's student population of 1,011 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,011 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
56%
32%
Black
9%
15%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Middle School's ranking?
Garfield Middle School is ranked #1397 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Garfield Middle School often compared to?
Garfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hackensack Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
1,011 students attend Garfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Garfield Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garfield Middle School offer ?
Garfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Garfield Middle School part of?
Garfield Middle School is part of Garfield Public School District.
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