Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts serves 768 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts's student population of 768 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 768 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #314 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 44% | 37% |
| White | 39% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Savannah-Chatham County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts is Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is The Stem Academy At Bartlett (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Savannah The Stem Academy At Bartlett Math: 60% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 703 students10
0.4 miles
207 Montgomery Xrd
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-3500 0.4 6-8 703 - Savannah Gadsden Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 611 students10
0.5 miles
919 May St
Savannah, GA 31415
(912) 395-5940 0.5 PK-5 611 - Savannah Oglethorpe Charter School Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 599 students10
0.6 miles
7202 Central Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-5075 0.6 6-8 599 - Savannah East Broad Street School Math: 6% | Reading: 10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 545 students10
1.0 miles
400 E Broad St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-5500 1 PK-8 545 - Savannah Susie King Taylor Community School Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 172 students10
1.1 miles
1709 Bull St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 289-7320 1.1 K-4 172
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