Garfield Middle School

gms.gboe.org

971 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Garfield Middle School, located at 175 Lanza Avenue in Garfield, New Jersey, serves the educational needs of the local community’s adolescent population. As a central part of the Garfield Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students navigating their middle school years. The campus serves as a bridge between elementary education and the high school experience, providing a structured setting aimed at preparing students for future academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Garfield community, reflecting the diverse and evolving character of the city. Beyond its core curriculum, Garfield Middle School typically emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to address the unique challenges of early adolescence. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the institution strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills, personal character, and community awareness required to succeed in high school and beyond.

971

Total Students

87.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	547
Black	88
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
547 (56.3%)
White
321 (33.1%)
Black
88 (9.1%)
Two or More
9 (0.9%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Garfield Public School District
Phone:	(973)272-7020
Website:	http://gms.gboe.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	971
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	563
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 324

Grade 7 330

Grade 8 317