Garrett Elementary School
Garrett Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Garrett Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Garrett Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Garrett Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 466 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Garrett Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Garrett Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1757 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 61% | 37% |
| White | 28% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Garrett Elementary School is Westside High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Tutt Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Merry Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Merry Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 364 students10
1.7 miles
415 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7185 1.7 PK-5 364 - North Augusta Hammond Hill Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 748 students10
1.8 miles
901 West Woodlawn Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6170 1.8 PK-5 748 - Augusta Tutt Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 481 students10
1.9 miles
495 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7288 1.9 6-8 481 - Augusta Westside High School Math: 15% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 741 students10
2.2 miles
1002 Patriots Way
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4030 2.2 9-12 741 - Augusta Academy Of Richmond County High School Math: 11% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,318 student10
2.4 miles
910 Russell St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7152 2.4 9-12 1,318
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