Shaw Ms At Garnet Patterson Middle School serves 130 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
82%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% DC state average).
How many students attend Shaw Ms At Garnet Patterson Middle School?
130 students attend Shaw Ms At Garnet Patterson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shaw Ms At Garnet Patterson Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shaw Ms At Garnet Patterson Middle School?
Shaw Ms At Garnet Patterson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shaw Ms At Garnet Patterson Middle School offer ?
Shaw Ms At Garnet Patterson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shaw Ms At Garnet Patterson Middle School part of?
Shaw Ms At Garnet Patterson Middle School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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