Garfield City School District
- 125 OUTWATER LN
- GARFIELD, NJ 07026
- (973) 340-5000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 80.7% | 84.6% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $16,252 | $17,621 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,511 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 385 | - |
District Test Scores
ASK - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.4% | 59.7% | |
| 2009 | 58.3% | 62.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.8% | 59.9% | |
| 2009 | 71.6% | 75.2% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.7% | 41.9% | |
| 2009 | 55.5% | 80.2% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.3% | 59.4% | |
| 2009 | 75.8% | 62.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.5% | 87.1% | |
| 2009 | 92.4% | 85.7% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 46.3% | |
| 2009 | 61.7% | 68.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.3% | 62.5% | |
| 2009 | 76.5% | 56.6% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.3% | 78.6% | |
| 2009 | 56.5% | 69.8% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.5% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 78.7% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.8% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 66.3% | 72.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.6% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 65.9% | 66.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.4% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.6% | 91.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.8% | 83.6% | |
| 2009 | 74.4% | 62.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.6% | 94.2% | |
| 2009 | 84.1% | 94.7% | |
HSPA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 74.2% | |
| 2009 | 63.2% | 85.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.3% | 77.6% | |
| 2009 | 56.7% | 39.8% | |
Source: NJ Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,511 | 11.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 524 |
| Kindergarten Students | 349 |
| 1st Grade Students | 312 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 321 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 309 |
| 4th Grade Students | 284 |
| 5th Grade Students | 258 |
| 6th Grade Students | 290 |
| 7th Grade Students | 286 |
| 8th Grade Students | 280 |
| 9th Grade Students | 306 |
| 10th Grade Students | 266 |
| 11th Grade Students | 261 |
| 12th Grade Students | 242 |
| Ungraded Students | 290 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 52 |
| Hispanic | 2,012 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 399 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,098 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,295 |
| Female | 2,276 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 385 | 11.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 35 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 153 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 149 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 32 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | - |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 14 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 7 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 54 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - |
| Student Support Services | 35 |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $79,230,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $22,879,000 | 28.9% |
| Property Tax | $21,523,000 | 27.2% |
| School Lunch | $604,000 | 0.8% |
| Interest Earnings | $19,000 | 0.02% |
| Miscellaneous | $733,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $53,261,000 | 67.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $13,588,000 | 17.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,986,000 | 3.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $27,852,000 | 35.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $619,000 | 0.8% |
| School Lunch Programs | $48,000 | 0.06% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $896,000 | 1.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $665,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Programs | $980,000 | 1.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $5,627,000 | 7.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,090,000 | 3.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $673,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $952,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,133,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Other | $37,000 | 0.05% |
| Non-Specified | $295,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $73,035,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $47,427,000 | 64.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $23,868,000 | 32.7% |
| Student Support | $7,216,000 | 9.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,708,000 | 2.2% |
| General Administration Support | $1,555,000 | 2.0% |
| School Administration Support | $4,327,000 | 5.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,023,000 | 7.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,120,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $919,000 | 1.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,740,000 | 2.4% |
| Food Services | $1,740,000 | 2.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 80.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 284 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 6 | 0.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Garfield City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 11
- Students: 4,511
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 385
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| COLUMBUS SCHOOL #8 | ||||
147 Cedar St
Garfield, NJ Public | KG-5 | 394 | 11.6 |  Review This School |
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| GARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL | ||||
241 Ray St
Garfield, NJ Public | PK | 359 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| GARFIELD ECC ANNEX SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
454 Outwater Ln
Garfield, NJ Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| GARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
125 Outwater Ln
Garfield, NJ Public | 9-12 | 1,134 | 14.5 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LINCOLN SCHOOL #6 | ||||
111 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ Public | KG-5 | 343 | 11.4 | Review This School |
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| MADISON SCHOOL #10 | ||||
99 Marsellus Place
Garfield, NJ Public | PK-5 | 354 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| ROOSEVELT SCHOOL #7 | ||||
225 Lincoln Ave
Garfield, NJ Public | KG-5 | 342 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| SCHOOL #4 ANNEX | ||||
30 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ Public | KG-1 | 164 | 12.6 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
62 Alpine St
Garfield, NJ Public | 6-8 | 945 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON IRVING SCHOOL #4 | ||||
12 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ Public | 2-5 | 278 | 14.6 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| WOODROW WILSON SCHOOL #5 | ||||
205 Outwater Ln
Garfield, NJ Public | KG-5 | 258 | 11.7 | Review This School |
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