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Gibbs School

41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 511 students in grades 6, Gibbs School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Gibbs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gibbs School's student population of 511 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gibbs School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gibbs School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#169 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gibbs School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gibbs School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gibbs School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gibbs School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gibbs School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gibbs School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gibbs School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gibbs School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Gibbs School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gibbs School's ranking?
Gibbs School is ranked #169 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Gibbs School?
511 students attend Gibbs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Gibbs School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gibbs School?
Gibbs School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gibbs School offer ?
Gibbs School offers enrollment in grades 6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gibbs School part of?
Gibbs School is part of Arlington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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