Garrison Mill Elementary School

Garrison Mill Elementary, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a Pre-K –5 grade school that currently serves roughly 646 students with approximately 45 full-time teachers for a student-teacher ratio of around 14 :1. Garrison Mill’s math proficiency is around 68 % and reading is about 75 %, both of which outpace state averages and place the school in the top 10 % of all students' scores in the state of Georgia. The demographic of the student body is approximately: 71 % White, 9 % Asian, 9 % Hispanic, and 6 % Black, with less than 10 % of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, which indicates a relatively advantaged student community. The median home values in the greater 30062 area on or about mid-2025 are nearly $586 000, indicating a strong demand for housing in the area. Garrison Mill has about 45 full-time teachers, representing various instructional support roles, and was awarded state honors of “Highest Performing” and “Greatest Gains.” Families generally consider it to be among the best elementary schools in Georgia when examining housing along with their school-match.

The Garrison Mill Education Foundation recently offered a range of after-school sports clubs through its "FEAST" program.

Offerings included: All Sports and Games for K–2 and 3–5 grades, and Basketball for 3rd–5th grades.

Q1: How does Garrison Mill Elementary promote literacy?

Ans: Garrison Mill Elementary promotes literacy through evidence-based reading and writing programs.

Q2: How does Garrison Mill Elementary promote social-emotional learning

Ans: Garrison Mill Elementary promotes SEL through daily instructional practices.

Q3: What extracurricular activities are offered at Garrison Mill Elementary?

Ans: Garrison Mill Elementary offers clubs for students in addition to sports.

Q4: How does Garrison Mill Elementary assess students?

Ans: Garrison Mill Elementary conducts formative and summative assessments.

Q5: How does Garrison Mill Elementary support and promote diversity?

Ans: Garrison Mill Elementary supports and promotes diversity by celebrating all cultures and by using inclusive teaching practices.