Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield Elementary School serves the southeast part of Revere, MA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
639 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Rigor, Relevance, Relationships, Resilience
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #958 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beachmont Veterans Memorial School, Paul Revere by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
639 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Revere School District.
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