Serving 303 students in grades 6-8, Garfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 303 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Garfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Middle School is 0.27, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
303 students attend Garfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Garfield Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Middle School offer ?
Garfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Garfield Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Garfield Middle School located?
Garfield Middle School is located in the Near North Valley neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in Near North Valley.
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I love this school!!! The teachers are amazing and supportive if you reach out to them. Advanced classes are pretty hard if but easy to make up. The stem method is mixed into all classes. 100%!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - z. d.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 303 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
