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#2035 of 3,441 schools in OH
Garfield Middle School
Middle School · Hamilton City · Hamilton, OH
A Hamilton City middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
250 N Fair Ave, Hamilton, OH 45011
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garfield Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Garfield Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamilton), 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
$90,360
Median home value
$272,000
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Wilson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–9 | 3.0 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| New Miami Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 119 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton City
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,968NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Middle School is listed in Hamilton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Middle School
Garfield Middle School is a public middle school in Hamilton, OH, part of Hamilton City, serving approximately 785 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,035 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Middle School
What grades does Garfield Middle School serve?
Garfield Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 785 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield Middle School rank in OH?
Garfield Middle School ranks #2,035 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Garfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Garfield Middle School a charter school?
No, Garfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, Garfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 785
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (513) 887-5035
- Area population (ZIP 45011)
- 74,636
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 45011; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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