Garfield Elementary
Alhambra, CA · Middle School
Performance Overview
About This School
Garfield Elementary is a middle school located in Alhambra, California. The school serves 574 students.
With a DataScore of 44/100 (D), Garfield Elementary performs below the state average for California. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Garfield Elementary has a DataScore of 44/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Garfield Elementary has 574 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
Garfield Elementary has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -15.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Garfield Elementary is part of the Alhambra Unified in Alhambra, California. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.