Excellent
#275 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 15% in state
Gates Middle School
Middle School · Scituate · Scituate, MA
A Scituate middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
460 First Parish Rd, Scituate, MA 02066
- Math 59% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gates Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 Gates Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low157/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scituate), 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
$131,889
Median home value
$789,500
Median rent
$1,579/mo
College educated
67%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohasset Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Norwell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 500 | 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.
Scituate
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gates Middle School is listed in Scituate; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gates Middle School
Gates Middle School is a public middle school in Scituate, MA, part of Scituate, serving approximately 614 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gates Middle School
What grades does Gates Middle School serve?
Gates Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gates Middle School?
Gates Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gates Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gates Middle School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gates Middle School rank in MA?
Gates Middle School ranks #275 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Gates Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gates Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Gates Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gates Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gates Middle School a charter school?
No, Gates Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gates Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gates Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (781) 545-8760
- Area population (ZIP 02066)
- 18,895
- Area average commute
- 38.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 02066; 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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