Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School serves 581 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Garfield Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 581 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2142 out of 9659 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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