Patrick F Gavin Middle School serves 497 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
497 students
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)24%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)33%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
8%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
30%
26%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
47%
10%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
51%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
34%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend Patrick F Gavin Middle School?
497 students attend Patrick F Gavin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Patrick F Gavin Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patrick F Gavin Middle School?
Patrick F Gavin Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Patrick F Gavin Middle School offer ?
Patrick F Gavin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Patrick F Gavin Middle School part of?
Patrick F Gavin Middle School is part of Boston School District.
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