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#218 of 302 schools in RI
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
Middle School · Pawtucket · Pawtucket, RI
A Pawtucket middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
974 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyman B. Goff Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lyman B. Goff 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,826/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pawtucket), 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
$83,044
Median home value
$285,200
Median rent
$1,278/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02861; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Jenks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Dayspring Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Calcutt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 469 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pawtucket
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #9 of 16
- District spending per student
- $19,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lyman B. Goff Middle School is listed in Pawtucket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyman B. Goff Middle School
Lyman B. Goff Middle School is a public middle school in Pawtucket, RI, part of Pawtucket, serving approximately 630 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyman B. Goff Middle School
What grades does Lyman B. Goff Middle School serve?
Lyman B. Goff Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lyman B. Goff Middle School?
Lyman B. Goff Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman B. Goff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman B. Goff Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyman B. Goff Middle School rank in RI?
Lyman B. Goff Middle School ranks #218 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Lyman B. Goff Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyman B. Goff Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Lyman B. Goff Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyman B. Goff Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lyman B. Goff Middle School a charter school?
No, Lyman B. Goff Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyman B. Goff Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lyman B. Goff Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyman B. Goff Middle School?
42.4% of students at Lyman B. Goff Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (401) 729-6500
- Area population (ZIP 02861)
- 27,928
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 02861; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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