Patrick F Gavin Middle School (Closed 2012)
- Patrick F Gavin Middle School served 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%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 497 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 24% | 59% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 33% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 20% |
| Black | 47% | 9% |
| White | 12% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boston School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Patrick F Gavin Middle School is Excel High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is James Condon Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Michael J Perkins (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Boston Michael J Perkins Grades: K-5 | 218 students
0.1 miles
50 Burke Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8601 0.1 K-5 218 - South Boston Excel High School Grades: 9-12 | 491 students
0.3 miles
95 G. Street, South Boston Edu
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870 0.3 9-12 491 - South Boston James Condon Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 905 students
0.3 miles
200 D Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8608 0.3 PK-8 905 - South Boston Joseph P Tynan Grades: PK-5 | 233 students
0.6 miles
650 E Fourth Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8641 0.6 PK-5 233 - Dorchester Roger Clap Grades: PK-5 | 157 students
0.8 miles
35 Harvest Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8672 0.8 PK-5 157
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