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Wm H Galvin Middle School

55 Pecunit Street
Canton, MA 02021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 753 students in grades 6-8, Wm H 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 44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 753 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wm H Galvin Middle School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
753 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wm H 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 Wm H Galvin Middle School is 0.59, 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)
#713 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wm H Galvin Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wm H Galvin Middle 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.
50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wm H Galvin Middle 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.
43%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wm H Galvin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wm H Galvin Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
10%
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White
61%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wm H Galvin Middle 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
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wm H Galvin Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wm H Galvin Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Wm H Galvin Middle 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
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wm H Galvin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wm H Galvin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Wm H Galvin Middle School's ranking?
Wm H Galvin Middle School is ranked #713 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Wm H Galvin Middle School often compared to?
Wm H Galvin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles S Pierce Middle School, Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School, Bird Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Wm H Galvin Middle School?
753 students attend Wm H Galvin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wm H Galvin Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wm H Galvin Middle School?
Wm H Galvin Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wm H Galvin Middle School offer ?
Wm H Galvin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wm H Galvin Middle School part of?
Wm H Galvin Middle School is part of Canton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 753 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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