Garfield Middle School vs Taft Center for Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 932 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
Taft Center for Innovation
Lakewood · Public other · Grades PK–PK
34 students
| Measure | Garfield Middle School Lakewood, Ohio | Taft Center for Innovation Lakewood, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #393 of 646 | – |
| National rank | #3949 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 457 | 34 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 34 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Center for Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 56.9%).
- •Garfield Middle School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 34.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garfield Middle School better than Taft Center for Innovation?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garfield Middle School and Taft Center for Innovation?
About 932 m in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Middle School: 457. Taft Center for Innovation: 34. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Middle School and Taft Center for Innovation rank in Ohio?
Garfield Middle School is 393rd of 646 and Taft Center for Innovation is unranked among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).