Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garden Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: 62%
- Reading Proficiency: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Garden Road Elementary School's student population of 484 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garden Road Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Garden Road Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Garden Road Elementary School?
484 students attend Garden Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Garden Road Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden Road Elementary School?
Garden Road Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garden Road Elementary School offer ?
Garden Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garden Road Elementary School part of?
Garden Road Elementary School is part of Poway Unified School District.
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