Lyman B. Goff Middle School
642 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lyman B. Goff Middle School, located on Newport Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pawtucket School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth necessary during the transitional adolescent years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging community engagement and personal responsibility.
The school’s identity is closely tied to its role in the Pawtucket community, where it prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Lyman B. Goff Middle School typically focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student diversity. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking skills and academic excellence, the school serves as a vital hub for neighborhood youth, providing them with the resources, guidance, and extracurricular opportunities needed to succeed in a structured educational setting.
The school’s identity is closely tied to its role in the Pawtucket community, where it prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Lyman B. Goff Middle School typically focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student diversity. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking skills and academic excellence, the school serves as a vital hub for neighborhood youth, providing them with the resources, guidance, and extracurricular opportunities needed to succeed in a structured educational setting.
642
Total Students
47.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 279 |
| Hispanic | 208 |
| Black | 112 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 33 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White279 (43.5 %)
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Hispanic208 (32.4 %)
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Black112 (17.4 %)
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Two or More33 (5.1 %)
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Asian7 (1.1 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Pawtucket |
| Phone: | (401)729-6500 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 642 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 47.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 361 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 94 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
226
Grade 7
193
Grade 8
223
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 226 |
| Grade 7 | 193 |
| Grade 8 | 223 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 302 | 47% |
| Male | 340 | 53% |
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