Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 359 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
359 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Research the average test scores for the school, it is terrible. That says a lot about the staff.
- Posted by Parent - Honesty
12/17/2020
This school has an awful test score average.
- Posted by Parent - Natalie
52/6/2011
I attended this school in 1945 for the 9th grade. It was a great school at that time. My family has visited it on several occasions during the decades. The teachers were all great people. John Herring, was my Gym instructor and coach for the track team. He attended our PHHS High School, Jan 49 reunion every year, up through the 55th. Many fond memories.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rubya
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 359 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
