Garrett Middle School
Tel:
(260)357-5745
- Garrett Middle School serves 419 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
School Overview
- Garrett Middle School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 419 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Garrett Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Garrett Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #952 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 54% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 63% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 12% |
| White | 95% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Garrett Middle School is Garrett High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Avilla Elementary School (6.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J E Ober Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Garrett Garrett High School Grades: 9-12 | 590 students
0.0 miles
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260)357-4114 0.0 9-12 590 - Garrett J E Ober Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 768 students
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801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260)357-3112 0.0 K-5 768 - Auburn Mckenney-harrison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 502 students
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400 South Indiana Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260)920-1015 3.6 K-5 502 - Auburn James R Watson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 605 students
4.6 miles
901 Eckhart Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260)920-1014 4.6 K-5 605 - Waterloo Dekalb High School Grades: 9-12 | 1174 students
5.9 miles
3424 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260)920-1012 5.9 9-12 1174
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