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Garfield Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 438 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 3, 2010

I love it they tought my daught many differemt things!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Garfield is one of the few 'themed' middle schools in the state, focusing on Science & Technology. They provide science based electives and a program devoted to excellence in homework led by community citizens and leaders who serve as tutors. Currently the middle school teacher to student ratio is 1 to 17.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

A school about Science and Technology, extended day for learning and the new Citizens School program. What's not to love....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2008

An exellent place to learn
—Submitted by a parent


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.

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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.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
48%
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.

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
28%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
31%
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 Students53%
Female64%
Male45%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners13%

Math

All Students49%
Female51%
Male47%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners0%
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 Students66%
Female77%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students41%
Female41%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asian38%
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities0%
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 Students86%
Female81%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asian84%
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities81%
English language learners38%

Math

All Students38%
Female29%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asian25%
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners0%

Science

All Students30%
Female13%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asian17%
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners0%
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
Hispanic 51% 14%
White 27% 70%
Asian 12% 5%
Black 5% 8%
Two or more races 5% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 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 81%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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176 Garfield Ave
Revere, MA 02151
Phone: (781) 286-8298

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