GALVIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Galvin Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wakefield school district, located in Wakefield, MA with about 1,044 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 82 teachers, Galvin Middle School 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.

Galvin Middle School, located at 525 Main Street in Wakefield, Massachusetts, is a public middle school serving students in grades 5 through 8. As a key component of the Wakefield Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students as they transition from elementary education to the more complex requirements of high school, emphasizing core subjects while providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

The school community focuses on building a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages students to develop their personal interests and sense of civic responsibility. Through various programs and partnerships within the Wakefield community, Galvin Middle School aims to prepare its students for future academic success and lifelong learning. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or curricular resources, the district maintains a comprehensive website at [www.wakefieldpublicschools.org](http://www.wakefieldpublicschools.org).

For more information, contact Galvin Middle School at (781) 246-6410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

525 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
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GALVIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wakefield, MA with about 1,044 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wakefield
Total Students:
1,044
Teachers:
82.7
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
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 1,044 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GALVIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.4%
Hispanic/Latino
6.9%
Asian
3.1%
Black or African American
2.8%
Two or more races
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.