Garfield Elementary School vs. Philomath Elementary School
Should I attend Garfield Elementary School or Philomath Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Philomath Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 329 students in grades 2-5, Philomath Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
2-5
Total Students
386 students
329 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#130 out of 740 schools in OR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
≥50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
-
Grade 1 Students
69
-
Grade 2 Students
58
68
Grade 3 Students
57
86
Grade 4 Students
59
84
Grade 5 Students
79
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
49%
10%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
40%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.23
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%