Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School serves 721 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Garfield Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 721 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 721 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6251 out of 8043 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 89% | 52% |
| Black | 7% | 13% |
| White | 4% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pasadena Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Garfield Elementary School is Yes Prep - Southeast (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thomas Hancock Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pasadena Thomas Hancock Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 446 students10
0.5 miles
9604 Minnesota St
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0243 0.5 PK-4 446 - Houston Earnesteen Milstead Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 794 students10
0.8 miles
338 Gilpin
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-5238 0.8 5-6 794 - Houston Freeman Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 507 students10
0.8 miles
2323 Theta St
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-0568 0.8 PK-4 507 - Houston Jessup Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 680 students10
1.3 miles
9301 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77075
(713) 740-0616 1.3 PK-4 680 - Houston Meador Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 604 students10
1.4 miles
10701 Seaford Dr
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0648 1.4 PK-4 604
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