Garrett Elementary School

555 Mclemore Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Garrett Elementary School serves 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Garrett Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Garrett Elementary School's student population of 560 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Garrett Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Garrett Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
91%
32%
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White
5%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garrett Elementary School's ranking?
Garrett Elementary School is ranked #1007 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Garrett Elementary School?
560 students attend Garrett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Garrett Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrett Elementary School?
Garrett Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Garrett Elementary School offer ?
Garrett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garrett Elementary School part of?
Garrett Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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