Serving 1,065 students in grades 5-8, Galvin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Galvin Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galvin Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Galvin Middle School is ranked #609 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Galvin Middle School?
1,065 students attend Galvin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Galvin Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galvin Middle School?
Galvin Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Galvin Middle School offer ?
Galvin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Galvin Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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