Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School (Closed 2023)

Serving 41 students in grades 6-12, Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
≤20%
42%
(17-18)
<50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
54%
35%
Black
27%
14%
White
14%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
(15-16)
60-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School?
The graduation rate of Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School?
41 students attend Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School?
Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School offer ?
Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School part of?
Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School is part of Garfield Public School District.

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