Lyman B. Goff Middle School

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.
642
Total Students
47.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyman B. Goff Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White279
Hispanic208
Black112
Asian7
Two or More33
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    279 (43.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    208 (32.4 %)
  • Black
    112 (17.4 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lyman B. Goff Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6226
Grade 7193
Grade 8223
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lyman B. Goff Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30247%
Male34053%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)