Serving 469 students in grades 6-8, Garfield Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Garfield Middle School's student population of 469 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026
School Rankings
Garfield Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1433 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
9%
17%
White
66%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Middle School's ranking?
Garfield Middle School is ranked #1433 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Garfield Middle School often compared to?
Garfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harding Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
469 students attend Garfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Garfield Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Middle School offer ?
Garfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Middle School part of?
Garfield Middle School is part of Lakewood City School District.
School Reviews
1 4/1/2021
Awful. the students and staff there are awful. They give you more detentions than people give you candy on Halloween, and it's just for stupid stuff such as, not having a pencil, being late to class (by a couple of minutes) not going to the bathroom in between classes, and not paying attention to students when they are failing or in danger of. The IEP their can't do their job if there life depended on it. Twice, a student tried to fight me there, and once did the IEP try to stop it. Individualized Education Program? What a joke.
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