Garfield Heights Middle School

12000 Maple Leaf Dr
Cleveland, OH 44125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 746 students in grades 6-8, Garfield Heights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garfield Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Garfield Heights Middle School's student population of 746 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
746 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Garfield Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Heights Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3004 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garfield Heights Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garfield Heights Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garfield Heights Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garfield Heights Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garfield Heights Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
83%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garfield Heights Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Garfield Heights Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garfield Heights Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Garfield Heights Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garfield Heights Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garfield Heights Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garfield Heights Middle School's ranking?
Garfield Heights Middle School is ranked #3004 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Garfield Heights Middle School often compared to?
Garfield Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cuyahoga Hts Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Garfield Heights Middle School?
746 students attend Garfield Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Garfield Heights Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Heights Middle School?
Garfield Heights Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Heights Middle School offer ?
Garfield Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Garfield Heights Middle School part of?
Garfield Heights Middle School is part of Garfield Heights City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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