Below Average
#1569 of 1,793 schools in MA
Garfield Middle School
Middle School · Revere · Revere, MA
A Revere middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
176 Garfield Avenue, Revere, MA 02151
- Math 23% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garfield Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Garfield Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,985/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Revere), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,948
Median home value
$566,200
Median rent
$1,964/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumney Marsh AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Winthrop Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Susan B. Anthony Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Clark Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 678 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Revere
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $20,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Middle School is listed in Revere; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Middle School
Garfield Middle School is a public middle school in Revere, MA, part of Revere, serving approximately 566 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,569 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Middle School
What grades does Garfield Middle School serve?
Garfield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield Middle School rank in MA?
Garfield Middle School ranks #1,569 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Garfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Garfield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Garfield Middle School a charter school?
No, Garfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, Garfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (781) 286-8298
- Area population (ZIP 02151)
- 59,949
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02151; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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