Garden City Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 41%).
School Overview
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
17:1
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: 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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