Serving 826 students in grades 6-8, Garfield Heights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Heights Middle School's student population of 826 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Heights Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2862 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
83%
17%
White
8%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Heights Middle School's ranking?
Garfield Heights Middle School is ranked #2862 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Garfield Heights Middle School often compared to?
Garfield Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cuyahoga Hts Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Garfield Heights Middle School?
826 students attend Garfield Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Garfield Heights Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Garfield Heights Middle School offer ?
Garfield Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Garfield Heights Middle School part of?
Garfield Heights Middle School is part of Garfield Heights City Schools School District.
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