Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Garfield Elementary School served 289 students in grades 6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 82% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 |
| Total Students | 289 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 82% | 61% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 78% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 9% | 11% |
| White | 83% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mankato Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Garfield Elementary School is Phoenix Recovery Programs (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Prairie Care Mankato (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Monroe Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mankato Monroe Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 508 students10
0.2 miles
441 Monroe Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-7889 0.2 K-5 508 - Mankato Phoenix Recovery Programs Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 12 students
0.7 miles
220 E. Main Street Ste 105
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668 0.7 9-12 12 - Mankato Prairie Care Mankato Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 10 students10
0.7 miles
201 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818 0.7 6-12 10 - Mankato Franklin Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 442 students10
0.9 miles
1000 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287 0.9 K-5 442 - Mankato Futures Program Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 22 students10
0.9 miles
50 Navaho Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1455 0.9 K-12 22
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