Serving 195 students in grades 1-6, Garfield School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield School's student population of 195 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#626 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
2%
1%
White
86%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield School's ranking?
Garfield School is ranked #626 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Garfield School often compared to?
Garfield Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Garfield School?
195 students attend Garfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Garfield School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield School?
Garfield School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garfield School offer ?
Garfield School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Garfield School part of?
Garfield School is part of Miles City Elem School District.
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