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 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
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%
7%
Hispanic
30%
22%
Black
47%
10%
White
12%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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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