Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield School's student population of 229 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#626 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
2%
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield School's ranking?
Garfield School is ranked #626 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Garfield School often compared to?
Garfield Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Garfield School?
229 students attend Garfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Garfield School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield School?
Garfield School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garfield School offer ?
Garfield School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield School part of?
Garfield School is part of Miles City Elementary School District.
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