Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Garfield Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
5%
Black
(15-16)67%
16%
White
(15-16)20%
71%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)9%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Garfield Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Garfield Academy?
218 students attend Garfield Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Garfield Academy students are Black, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Academy?
Garfield Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Academy offer ?
Garfield Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Garfield Academy part of?
Garfield Academy is part of Garfield Academy School District.
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