Garrett Elementary School

About Garrett Elementary School

Garrett Elementary School is a vibrant educational institution located in a small town in the Midwest. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education to its students and is dedicated to helping them reach their full potential. Garrett Elementary offers a wide range of activities and programs designed to engage students in learning and to foster a sense of community. The school has a strong focus on the arts, with a wide variety of music, art, and theater classes available. Additionally, the school has a range of after-school programs to help students explore their interests and build relationships with their peers. Garrett Elementary also has a strong commitment to community service and encourages its students to become active citizens in their community. The school is a safe and nurturing environment for students to grow and learn, and it is a great place for families to come together and build lasting relationships.

Address:	555 Mclemore Drive Montgomery, AL 36117
Phone:	(334) 260-1090
Site:	www.mps.k12.al.us
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	544 students

Overview Garrett Elementary School

Garrett Elementary School serves 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Garrett Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Garrett Elementary School

Garrett Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Garrett Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.