Excellent
#302 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 17% in state
Wm H Galvin Middle
Middle School · Canton · Canton, MA
A Canton middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
55 Pecunit Street, Canton, MA 02021
- Math 61% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wm H Galvin Middle score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2022, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 Wm H Galvin Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated838/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), 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
$128,341
Median home value
$665,500
Median rent
$2,237/mo
College educated
65.5%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canton
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wm H Galvin Middle is listed in Canton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wm H Galvin Middle
Wm H Galvin Middle is a public middle school in Canton, MA, part of Canton, serving approximately 742 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wm H Galvin Middle
What grades does Wm H Galvin Middle serve?
Wm H Galvin Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wm H Galvin Middle?
Wm H Galvin Middle has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wm H Galvin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wm H Galvin Middle is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wm H Galvin Middle rank in MA?
Wm H Galvin Middle ranks #302 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Wm H Galvin Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Wm H Galvin Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Wm H Galvin Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wm H Galvin Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wm H Galvin Middle a charter school?
No, Wm H Galvin Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wm H Galvin Middle a Title I school?
No, Wm H Galvin Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (781) 821-5070
- Area population (ZIP 02021)
- 24,459
- Area average commute
- 36.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 02021; 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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