RALPH B O'MALEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ralph B O'Maley Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Gloucester school district, located in Gloucester, MA with about 670 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Ralph B O'Maley Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ralph B. O’Maley Middle School is a public school located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Gloucester Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare early adolescents for the challenges of high school, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for exploration in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, O’Maley Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging its location in the coastal community of Gloucester, the school aims to instill a sense of local pride and civic responsibility in its students, providing various extracurricular activities and programs that allow middle schoolers to develop their interests, talents, and leadership skills in a safe and nurturing setting.

For more information, contact Ralph B O'Maley Middle at (978) 281-9850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

32 Cherry Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
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RALPH B O'MALEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Gloucester, MA with about 670 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Gloucester
Total Students:
670
Teachers:
53
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 670 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RALPH B O'MALEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.2%
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.