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Wm H Galvin Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 751 students

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Posted June 7, 2011

I really love this school but mainly because I know everyone. The teachers are alright, not that different. The principal is always in funny mood and makes the learning atmosphere great! The assistant principal in the other hand, Mr.Walsh is always in a angry mood and many people are scared of him. If someone does something bad, he gives you a very harsh punishment. Also the teachers yell at you. They are never in a good mood. You get a lot of homework and tests and quizzes. Plus there are very short lunches. The students are okay but if you are not popular you won't find any one to hang out with. Many people came as new students here and they hated going to this school because they were not popular. Students will have hard times to make friends and since the academic level is higher you will see a drop in students grades. As you see the MCAS avarages for this school is 75%. That is horrible.


Posted October 3, 2009

I love the diversity and the way teachers and students respect and care about each other
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 26, 2009

The school is pretty good, not the best and the school seems to have different teams, x and y, do different things. For example, one team gets to put there project in a contest and the other gets to do work, which is always my team. It is not the fairest middle school... :( The lunches are short and the teachers are making new rules that we have to follow, but they don't. Meaning if we get seen with candy or gum we get a warning and the second time we get sent to the office. Meanwhile the teachers get to chew gum and stuff. Also, teachers do not seem to understand students and some just don't care! This school needs to change. I know I might be just a 7th grader, but I think that there needs to be change now!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 16, 2006

Teachers are strict and excellent. Fitting in is difficult if you are not 'popular' (as it is with most middle schools.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted September 20, 2004

Hey I am a student at the Galvin and the school isn't the best but it's pretty good the teachers give out fair grades. the lunch breaks are fine and the school is run pretty good the principal is very funny and friendly. overall the Galvin is a very good school it's not the best but it's definatly up there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 12, 2004

I was a studeent at Galvin Middle about 8 years ago. I noticed that there was alot of racism (mainly discriminating any type of asian students) coming from a few teachers, and alot of students. The athletic program was BS, there were students doing PE in jeans and tiny t-shirts (there should be a p.e uniform), and most teachers had favourites that they gave high scores to despite the studedents actual grade in the class. There was only a 20 minute lunch break in the entire day whivh i felt was quite atrocios. Overall the school had many flaws and needs to learn a thing or two.
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

239 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

239 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

245 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

245 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
65%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

258 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

257 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

256 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
52%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
African American55%
Asian92%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial100%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
African American40%
Asian92%
Hispanic73%
Multiracial100%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
African American85%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students58%
Female57%
Male59%
African American36%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
African American84%
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students64%
Female68%
Male61%
African American40%
Asian85%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students55%
Female54%
Male57%
African American28%
Asian84%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 70%
Black 9% 8%
Asian 6% 5%
Hispanic 3% 14%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 10%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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55 Pecunit St
Canton, MA 02021
Phone: (781) 821-5070

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