Serving 457 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 58% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield Middle School serves the eastern part of Lakewood, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Middle School's student population of 457 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garfield Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1433 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
10%
17%
White
66%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1433 out of 3,181 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
457 students attend Garfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Garfield Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Middle School part of?
Garfield Middle School is part of Lakewood City School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
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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