About This School
Garfield Elementary School is located in Alhambra, CA and is one of 18 schools in Alhambra Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 674 students in grades K-8.
Garfield Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Garfield Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Garfield Elementary School had an API growth score of 856 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Garfield Elementary School's 2011 base score was 865, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Garfield Elementary School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Garfield Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Garfield Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Garfield Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Garfield Elementary School had an API growth score of 856 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Garfield Elementary School's 2011 base score was 865, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Garfield Elementary School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Garfield Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Alhambra Unified District Spending
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Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Park Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| St Therese School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Southwestern Academy 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Granada Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Marengo Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- Alhambra Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Garfield Elementary School110 West McLean St
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-2415
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 674
45%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Garfield Elementary School had 67% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
45%
Asian/Pacific Islander
42%
White
8%
Black
3%
Two or More Races
2%
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26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Garfield Elementary School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Garfield Elementary School
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Lack of leadership in sinking this once great school. They are on their 3rd principal in 5 years! My 1st grader was placed in a 1st-2nd combination class 3 weeks into the school year due to overcrowding. The district had assigned a 5th grade teacher to the class! The math homework was too advanced and the classwork consisted of mostly coloring. I spoke to the new principal, Mrs. Kuo, about my concerns she told me she would conference with the teacher to ensure more appropriate curriculum. Also, she told me how good combo classes are, yet she reassured me that it is their policy to make sure that students are not placed in combo classes year after year. If combination classes are so good why were they implemented as a last resort to resolve overcrowding and why the effort to keep students from being subjected to them year after year?
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 2, 2012
Garfield Elementary School
Camry(Marzipan) Clarke: It is a fine school that supports not only learning but personal development. When going to the school everyone was so very kind and made me feel as though I've been there for years. The ideal grades to send your child there is between 6th and 8th because it teaches life lessons to prepare them for going to high school and eventually college.
Submitted by a Former Student on Jan 30, 2011
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