Garrison Mill Elementary School
Garrison Mill Elementary School serves 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Garrison Mill Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Garrison Mill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Garrison Mill Elementary School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 687 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Garrison Mill Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Garrison Mill Elementary School is 0.44, 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 | #121 out of 2188 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 8% | 37% |
| White | 74% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cobb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Garrison Mill Elementary School is Pope High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mabry Middle School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shallowford Falls Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marietta Shallowford Falls Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 689 students10
1.2 miles
3529 Lassiter Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5610 1.2 PK-5 689 - Marietta Mountain View Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 754 students10
2.1 miles
3151 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7265 2.1 PK-5 754 - Marietta Pope High School Math: 81% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 2,031 students10
2.1 miles
3001 Hembree Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7900 2.1 9-12 2,031 - Marietta Mabry Middle School Math: 76% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 938 students10
2.2 miles
2700 Jims Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546 2.2 6-8 938 - Roswell Mountain Park Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 787 students10
2.2 miles
11895 Mountain Park Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530 2.2 PK-5 787
School Reviews
| 5 I have been surprised by the high quality of teachers at Garrison Mill. We have zero complaints and feel unbelievable lucky to have had our daughter attend this school. - Posted by Parent - Mike |
| 5 This is a great school. I have experienced good relationships between teachers and parents.The school has done wonders for by special needs children.There is a great variety of clubs after school.Surprised at the negative reviews here. Many parents move to this area for the school. - Posted by Parent - Ann |
| 5 Scores speak for themselves - Posted by Parent - Dad of kids |
| 2 I had other children go through this school years ago. I enrolled my youngest, this will be our last year attending here and I'm glad. - Posted by Parent - Parent |
| 2 26 students in my son's 3rd grade class. 25 in my daughter's 4th grade class. The school is not STEM certified and does not teach a foreign language. - Posted by Parent - P.wri |
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