Garnet Patterson Middle School (Closed 2009)

2001 10th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 87% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
76%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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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