Garnet Patterson Middle School serves 221 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
221 students
Showing 2000–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Showing 1999–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
19%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
76%
62%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garnet Patterson Middle School?
221 students attend Garnet Patterson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Garnet Patterson Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garnet Patterson Middle School?
Garnet Patterson Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garnet Patterson Middle School offer ?
Garnet Patterson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Garnet Patterson Middle School part of?
Garnet Patterson Middle School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.
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