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#2458 of 3,192 schools in MI
Garfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Port Huron Area School District · Port Huron, MI
A Port Huron Area School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1221 GARFIELD ST, Port Huron, MI 48060
- Math 18% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 28% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garfield Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garfield Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,138/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Huron), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,342
Median home value
$152,000
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary/mccormick Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| H D Crull Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| East Shore Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Port Huron Area School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $15,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Elementary School is listed in Port Huron Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Huron, MI, part of Port Huron Area School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,458 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Elementary School
What grades does Garfield Elementary School serve?
Garfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield Elementary School rank in MI?
Garfield Elementary School ranks #2,458 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Garfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Garfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Garfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Garfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Garfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield Elementary School?
78.0% of students at Garfield Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (810) 984-6509
- Area population (ZIP 48060)
- 39,502
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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