Garden City Elementary School
Garden City Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Garden City Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (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 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Garden City Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Garden City Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 448 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Garden City Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Garden City Elementary School is 0.64, 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 | #1216 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 15% |
| Black | 26% | 37% |
| White | 18% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 Garden City Elementary School is Groves High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mercer Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Savannah Groves High School Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 656 students10
1.3 miles
100 Wheathill Road
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-2520 1.3 9-12 656 - Savannah Mercer Middle School Math: 4% | Reading: 4%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 354 students10
1.5 miles
201 Rommel Ave
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6700 1.5 6-8 354 - Savannah Savannah Classical Academy Charter School Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 388 students10
1.6 miles
705 E Anderson St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-4040 1.6 K-8 388 - Savannah Woodville-tompkins Technical And Career High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 640 students10
1.6 miles
151 Coach Joe Turner St
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6750 1.6 9-12 640 - Savannah Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center Alternative School Grades: 6-11 | 12 students
1.9 miles
191 Carl Griffin Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 652-3879 1.9 6-11 12
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