Garfield Heights Middle School

Garfield Heights Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the heart of Garfield Heights, Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. The school serves students from sixth through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 656 students. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1, the school provides relatively small class sizes, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Garfield Heights Middle School focuses on helping students develop their skills in various subjects, although recent academic performance data shows there is room for improvement. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.5 out of 10, and it ranks at number 3197 among the state’s 3468 schools, placing it in the 8th percentile statewide. In terms of proficiency rates, only 23% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while just 13% are proficient or above in Math.

Despite these challenges, Garfield Heights Middle School continues to work hard on enhancing its academic programs and supporting student development. The school is situated in a large suburban area with easy access to local amenities and community resources.

While current test scores at Garfield Heights Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.