Garfield School

About Garfield School

Garfield School is a vibrant and welcoming school located in the heart of the city. It is a place where children can learn, grow, and develop in a safe and nurturing environment. The school offers a variety of educational programs, including a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, art, and music, to help students explore their interests and develop their skills. Garfield School is committed to providing students with a quality education and a safe, supportive learning environment. The staff is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential and provide the best possible learning experience.

Address:	811 N 13th St Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone:	(602) 257-3863
Site:	phxschools.org
Grades:	PreK – 8
Enrollment:	526 students

Overview Garfield School

Garfield School serves 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Garfield School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Garfield School

Garfield School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Garfield School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.