At Garfield Middle School, learning is an ongoing adventure. Through the doors, you’ll find sixth through eighth grade students from the eastern half of Lakewood and over 30 full-time teachers creating memorable learning experiences. Garfield’s leadership believes in fostering a fun environment that prioritizes academics and social-emotional learning. Students receive extensive lessons in the core academic subjects and benefit from integrated problem-solving tasks.
Your student will be warmly welcomed at Garfield, where staff, parents and students work together to create a new student orientation. This collaborative project helps participating students empathize with newcomers and gives them the chance to be part of a team effort.
Garfield creates an experiential education where students explore musical and artistic interests, literacy, mathematics, science and history. Over 30 clubs are available for students to join, such as Ski Club, Soccer Club or Girls on the Run. If your student is more focused on games, they can join Chess Club, Math Game Club or Video Game Club. For young people interested in team sports, Garfield offers nine different options.
Garfield Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
13114 Detroit Ave,
Lakewood, OH
Lakewood City School District
School Details
Head of School
Robin Beavers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Niche Grade
B+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
512:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
67.6%
Hispanic
10.6%
Black
8.4%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/7/2017
Garfield was a bit like a line-assembly in terms of getting kids ready for high school and college. If you weren't in GT or music classes, tough luck.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/13/2022
We have had a wonderful experience in Garfield middle. The staff is amazing. The class sizes are perfect. I have 2 kids in the school now and I am very pleased!
1/2/2020
once i threw up but the school nurse didnt believe me and i got sent back to class and gave everyone a stomach virus. also the special ed kids are forced to clean the windows and nearby restaurants. they usually have to walk but if the weather is bad enough they get a bus.
2/15/2011
I need Interpreter for Spanish for communicate with the teacher of my son and they no have any there. ..
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Attendance Zone
About Lakewood
List Price Range
$70K - $2M
Homes For Sale
82
Average Home Value
$340,311
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,724 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Madison Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Pool
Wagar Park
- Basketball
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- Playground
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- Picnic Area
Cove Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Kauffman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
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- Picnic Area
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- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Merl Park
- Picnic Area
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Bernice Pyke Park
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
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Garfield Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Lakewood, OH, in the Lakewood neighborhood, and is served by the Lakewood City School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 464 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Garfield Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $340,311. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lakewood High School, New Technology West, Garret Morgan School of Leadership & Innovation, and more. Learn more about what Lakewood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Garfield Middle School.