Lyman B. Goff Middle School

School Overview
Lyman B. Goff Middle School, located on Newport Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pawtucket School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth necessary during the transitional adolescent years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging community engagement and personal responsibility.

The school’s identity is closely tied to its role in the Pawtucket community, where it prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Lyman B. Goff Middle School typically focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student diversity. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking skills and academic excellence, the school serves as a vital hub for neighborhood youth, providing them with the resources, guidance, and extracurricular opportunities needed to succeed in a structured educational setting.
637
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyman B. Goff Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White234
Hispanic197
Black125
Asian5
Two or More36
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    234 (39.1%)
  • Hispanic
    197 (32.9%)
  • Black
    125 (20.9%)
  • Two or More
    36 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Pawtucket
Phone: (401)729-6500
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 361
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 94
Grades Taught
Grade 6 208
Grade 7 216
Grade 8 213

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lyman B. Goff Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6208
Grade 7216
Grade 8213
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lyman B. Goff Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28845.2%
Male31048.7%
Not Specified396.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)