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Garfield Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 573 students

 

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Posted January 5, 2012

Garfield is always improving. I appreciate the care and attention to detail that my son's teacher shows every day. My son has learned so much about math and science at Garfield. I am constantly amazed when he does complex math problems quickly in his head: I know he learned all of that in school! I am very satisfied with his enthusiasm and educational progress.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
4%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
21%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
21%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students2%
Female0%
Male5%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch2%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient students2%

Math

All Students8%
Female7%
Male11%
Black0%
Hispanic14%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient students11%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students12%
Femalen/a
Male10%
Black16%
Hispanic6%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch12%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient students2%

Math

All Students19%
Femalen/a
Male12%
Black16%
Hispanic16%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient students12%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students20%
Female19%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient students16%

Math

All Students17%
Female13%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient students13%

Science

All Students17%
Female9%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient students13%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students10%
Female16%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient students10%

Math

All Students22%
Female32%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient students26%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 42% 5%
Black 40% 17%
White 13% 75%
Asian 5% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A44%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Douglas White
Fax number
  • (816) 418-3610

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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436 Prospect Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64124
Phone: (816) 418-3600

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