James A Garfield Middle School serves 195 students in grades 7-8.
James A Garfield Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio 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 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James A Garfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
James A Garfield Middle School's student population of 195 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James A Garfield Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of James A Garfield Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1970 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James A Garfield Middle School's ranking?
James A Garfield Middle School is ranked #1970 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend James A Garfield Middle School?
195 students attend James A Garfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of James A Garfield Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A Garfield Middle School?
James A Garfield Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does James A Garfield Middle School offer ?
James A Garfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is James A Garfield Middle School part of?
James A Garfield Middle School is part of James A Garfield Local School District.
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