The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 41%) for the 2014-15 school year.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
1%
Asian
(13-14)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(13-14)1%
5%
Black
(13-14)2%
34%
White
(13-14)97%
57%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% AL state average).
How many students attend Garden City Elementary School?
117 students attend Garden City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Garden City Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Garden City Elementary School part of?
Garden City Elementary School is part of Cullman County School District.
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