Serving 249 students in grades 5-6, James A. Garfield Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 82% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
249 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)82%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)85%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
White
98%
65%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend James A. Garfield Intermediate School?
249 students attend James A. Garfield Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of James A. Garfield Intermediate School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James A. Garfield Intermediate School?
James A. Garfield Intermediate School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does James A. Garfield Intermediate School offer ?
James A. Garfield Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is James A. Garfield Intermediate School part of?
James A. Garfield Intermediate School is part of James A Garfield Local School District.
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