Serving 665 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 665 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #4794 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
665 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 665 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
