Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Garland Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garland Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
4%
Hispanic
21%
13%
Black
13%
9%
White
39%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Garland Elementary School often compared to?
Garland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Garland Elementary School?
530 students attend Garland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Garland Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garland Elementary School?
Garland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garland Elementary School offer ?
Garland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garland Elementary School part of?
Garland Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Garland Elementary School located?
Garland Elementary School is located in the Gra Ram neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
School Reviews
2 3/26/2020
I've dealt with terrible problems at this school. In October, I had to make a district complaint because a teacher physically restrained my child as he was trying to get in my car. School leadership failed to address my concerns and was less than empathetic. I had to witness a teacher being physical with my child and it SCARY. I've never dealt with anything like that before and there was no reason for him to be manhandled by a teacher! Cut to just 1 month later and my son was given a black eye. I just learned today he's still in the same classes as the bully who hit him. WHY?! I addressed that with the principal and got zero empathy. Leadership there have a very lackadaisical approach to disciplining students. The child who gave my son a black eye wasn't even suspended from school. My son now has a permanent knot on the side of his eye and no one has even said they're sorry he experienced that. Everything there seems to be reactive and the reactions are just simply inadequate.
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