Galvin Middle School

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Galvin Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-8

525 Main St, Wakefield, MA

Downtown Wakefield Neighborhood

Wakefield Public Schools

5.0

3.2

1,056 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Adam Colantuoni

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
50%

Reading Proficiency
55%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

55%

Math Proficiency

50%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 96	Full Time Teachers 96
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

352:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.6%	Female 48.3%
White 77.8%	Hispanic 10.6%
Asian 4%	Two or more races 3.9%
Black 3.5%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

8/6/2019

The teachers at the Galvin are amazing. They really care! The Science Olympiad Team is so much fun and a great way to meet new people. The coaches are always willing to help.

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1.0 other

11/15/2025

Rampant discrimination, incompetent administration. Only competent administrators have resigned.

5.0 parent

5/28/2020

I couldn't be happier with the education and support that Galvin teachers and administration provides.

1.0 parent

5/27/2016

Have a child on an IEP that requires services, has been receiving IEP services since the age of 2. Wakefield SPED dept denied diagnosis of Dyslexia saying they don't agree with diagnosis, don't have to say why and aren't required to test to support their denial. Student failed terms 1 and 2 and scho...

5.0 parent

4/3/2016

Our daughter is in 6th grade at Galvin. We couldn't be happier. The new school is amazing - state of the art physical plant and wonderful teachers. The auditorium is exceptional and we have seen 2 amazing musical productions by the Drama club (grades 5-8). Every child is different - and there is no...

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Galvin Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Wakefield, MA and is served by the Wakefield Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,056 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Galvin Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $699,576. Learn more about what Wakefield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Galvin Middle School.

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