Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
431 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
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