The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)46%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)8%
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)20%
50%
Black
(09-10)11%
7%
White
(09-10)58%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)1%
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
52%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
401 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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