Serving 542 students in grades 6-8, Garfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Revere, MA school district, encompassing approximately 10.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Middle School's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
542 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Garfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1284 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
21%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Middle School's ranking?
Garfield Middle School is ranked #1284 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Garfield Middle School often compared to?
Garfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rumney Marsh Academy, Susan B. Anthony Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
542 students attend Garfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Garfield Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garfield Middle School offer ?
Garfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garfield Middle School part of?
Garfield Middle School is part of Revere School District.
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