Serving 464 students in grades 6-8, Garfield Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Middle School's student population of 464 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Middle School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1283 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
11%
17%
White
64%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Middle School's ranking?
Garfield Middle School is ranked #1283 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Garfield Middle School often compared to?
Garfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harding Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
464 students attend Garfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Garfield Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Middle School offer ?
Garfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Garfield Middle School part of?
Garfield Middle School is part of Lakewood City School District.
School Reviews
1 4/1/2021
Awful. the students and staff there are awful. They give you more detentions than people give you candy on Halloween, and it's just for stupid stuff such as, not having a pencil, being late to class (by a couple of minutes) not going to the bathroom in between classes, and not paying attention to students when they are failing or in danger of. The IEP their can't do their job if there life depended on it. Twice, a student tried to fight me there, and once did the IEP try to stop it. Individualized Education Program? What a joke.
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