Galvin Middle School

www.wakefieldpublicschools.org

1,056 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Galvin Middle School, located at 525 Main Street in Wakefield, Massachusetts, is a public middle school serving students in grades 5 through 8. As a key component of the Wakefield Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students as they transition from elementary education to the more complex requirements of high school, emphasizing core subjects while providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

The school community focuses on building a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages students to develop their personal interests and sense of civic responsibility. Through various programs and partnerships within the Wakefield community, Galvin Middle School aims to prepare its students for future academic success and lifelong learning. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or curricular resources, the district maintains a comprehensive website at [www.wakefieldpublicschools.org](http://www.wakefieldpublicschools.org).

1,056

Total Students

96.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galvin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	809
Hispanic	113
Black	37
Asian	47
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
809 (76.7%)
Hispanic
113 (10.7%)
Asian
47 (4.5%)
Two or More
44 (4.2%)
Black
37 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wakefield
Phone:	(781)246-6410
Website:	http://www.wakefieldpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,056
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 256

Grade 6 257

Grade 7 272

Grade 8 271