Best Schools in Garfield, MO
Garfield, MO has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 802 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Garfield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garfield, MO
The top high schools in Garfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Couch High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Couch R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 93 Students
2. Alton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 336 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garfield, MO
The top elementary schools in Garfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Couch Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Couch R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 90 Students
2. Alton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garfield, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garfield, MO has a total population of 245 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garfield, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Garfield, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garfield, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garfield, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Garfield, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garfield, MO
How many schools are in Garfield, MO?
Garfield, MO has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 802 students in total.
How do schools in Garfield perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Garfield score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Garfield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garfield?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations