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Garfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,669 students in Garfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Garfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
4,669 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
452 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Garfield Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#464 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,560 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
32%
# Black Students
370 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
8%
15%
# White Students
1,650 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
35%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
541
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
328
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
307
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
287
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
297
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
256
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
269
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
262
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
312
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
313
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
500
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,431 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,031 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,431
$27,348
Spending / Student
$27,031
$26,228
Best Garfield Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson School #5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Irving School #4
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson School #9
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
62 Alpine Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Lanza Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #55.
Garfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: #66.
Christopher Columbus School #8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 Cedar Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt School #7
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lincoln Pl
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Abraham Lincoln School #6
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
James Madison School #10
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Lincoln Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
241 Ray Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
Grades: PK
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
541 Midland Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
Grades: PK
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
464 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garfield Public School District?
Garfield Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,669 students.
What is the rank of Garfield Public School District?
Garfield Public School District is ranked #458 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield Public School District?
55% of Garfield Public School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garfield Public School District?
Garfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Garfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,031 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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