Wm H Galvin Middle

Summary:

Wm H Galvin Middle is a public middle school located in Canton, MA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 753 students. The school is part of the Canton School District, which is ranked 64 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wm H Galvin Middle consistently performs above the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grades. In 2023-2024, the school had 59.02% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.17%. In Mathematics, 58.88% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.91%. The school's performance is also strong compared to the Canton district, with Wm H Galvin Middle outperforming the district in most subject areas and grade levels.

When comparing Wm H Galvin Middle to the nearby schools, it consistently outperforms the schools in the Walpole, Milton, Westwood, and Stoughton districts in MCAS assessments. This suggests that Wm H Galvin Middle is a standout performer within the region, providing a high-quality education that sets it apart from its neighbors.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 55 Pecunit Street
       Canton, MA  02021


(781) 821-5070

District: Canton

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,425 Help


Students who attend Wm H Galvin Middle usually attend:

High:    Canton High

Feeder schools for Wm H Galvin Middle:

Elementary:    Dean S Luce
    John F Kennedy
    Lt Peter M Hansen

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  753

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
African American:
13.8%
Asian:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.4% Help


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Compare Details Wm H Galvin Middle ranks better than 83.2% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.6%), African American (13.8%), Asian (11.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wm H Galvin Middle is $18,425.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wm H Galvin Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Wm H Galvin Middle 83rd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Wm H Galvin Middle in the ranking list.)

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Canton:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton 64th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wm H Galvin Middle

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Rank History for all students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.08 93rd 339 72.6%
2004 68.70 113th 344 67.2%
2005 70.09 103rd 356 71.1%
2006 80.72 75th 399 81.2%
2007 83.01 63rd 399 84.2%
2008 81.75 77th 407 81.1%
2009 78.94 86th 409 79.0%
2010 76.86 96th 434 77.9%
2011 77.53 97th 449 78.4%
2012 77.93 102nd 455 77.6%
2013 75.70 110th 455 75.8%
2014 78.39 95th 455 79.1%
2015 74.45 115th 441 73.9%
2016 81.99 63rd 482 86.9%
2017 80.03 86th 487 82.3%
2018 80.31 87th 484 82.0%
2019 76.94 116th 498 76.7%
2021 75.37 109th 501 78.2%
2022 64.90 155th 497 68.8%
2023 76.07 112th 501 77.6%
2024 82.32 83rd 493 83.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.76 42nd 84 50.0%
2019 41.91 43rd 87 50.6%
2021 51.74 40th 92 56.5%
2022 50.91 39th 102 61.8%
2023 50.96 47th 110 57.3%
2024 71.22 29th 98 70.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.98 27th 180 85.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.94 158th 467 66.2%
2019 63.29 126th 484 74.0%
2021 63.52 121st 489 75.3%
2022 49.11 217th 503 56.9%
2023 57.79 126th 444 71.6%
2024 75.44 64th 441 85.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.05 161st 438 63.2%
2019 73.14 79th 452 82.5%
2021 66.33 110th 462 76.2%
2022 49.76 213th 489 56.4%
2023 64.80 132nd 481 72.6%
2024 69.58 101st 469 78.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.48 82nd 463 82.3%
2019 75.32 115th 478 75.9%
2021 75.16 100th 483 79.3%
2022 65.94 144th 494 70.9%
2023 75.70 110th 489 77.5%
2024 80.21 87th 481 81.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.55 150th 417 64.0%
2019 46.63 170th 424 59.9%
2021 49.14 163rd 431 62.2%
2022 50.12 162nd 445 63.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.29 100th 466 78.5%
2019 74.84 116th 478 75.7%
2021 72.26 115th 485 76.3%
2022 61.13 169th 497 66.0%
2023 73.63 116th 489 76.3%
2024 81.94 77th 483 84.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.51 119th 491 75.8%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.33 42nd 339 87.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.98 34th 119 71.4%
2019 71.53 40th 128 68.8%
2021 71.25 40th 123 67.5%
2022 50.85 75th 135 44.4%
2023 56.96 69th 134 48.5%
2024 63.55 55th 120 54.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.76 51st 172 70.3%
2019 75.80 32nd 195 83.6%
2021 67.28 39th 193 79.8%
2022 49.33 91st 212 57.1%
2023 68.20 49th 209 76.6%
2024 73.31 30th 202 85.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.82 24th 309 92.2%
2022 70.28 77th 368 79.1%
2023 81.61 46th 364 87.4%
2024 70.50 81st 378 78.6%
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Rank History for White students at Wm H Galvin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.03 68th 395 82.8%
2019 69.48 107th 396 73.0%
2021 62.71 122nd 401 69.6%
2022 52.59 179th 404 55.7%
2023 68.38 110th 403 72.7%
2024 76.21 75th 392 80.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wm H Galvin Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 562 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1989 539 2 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1990 528 8 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1991 561 9 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1992 540 12 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1993 574 16 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1994 564 23 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1995 590 20 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1996 590 20 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1997 587 31 18 12 1 n/a n/a 0 649
1998 642 20 15 10 2 n/a n/a 0 689
1999 617 32 28 4 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2000 633 13 18 12 3 n/a n/a 0 679
2001 675 16 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2002 588 49 34 21 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2003 588 49 34 21 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2004 553 57 39 26 4 n/a n/a 0 679
2005 551 74 32 18 2 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 581 87 34 25 3 n/a n/a 15 745
2007 585 72 34 26 4 n/a n/a 16 737
2008 567 65 38 29 3 n/a n/a 14 716
2009 582 67 41 23 0 0 19 0 732
2010 583 52 42 18 1 0 19 0 715
2011 600 60 37 26 1 1 26 0 751
2012 596 60 48 28 0 0 27 0 759
2013 576 68 65 31 1 0 28 0 769
2014 586 63 75 30 1 0 28 0 783
2015 577 72 87 27 1 0 34 0 798
2016 572 90 85 33 0 0 30 0 810
2017 549 89 79 37 0 1 31 0 786
2018 518 85 63 39 0 1 30 0 736
2019 496 88 71 31 0 1 38 0 725
2020 516 94 73 36 2 2 45 0 768
2021 504 89 89 31 2 5 48 0 768
2022 499 95 87 52 2 5 50 0 790
2023 456 104 84 61 0 3 45 0 753

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wm H Galvin Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 571 n/a n/a n/a
1989 550 n/a n/a n/a
1990 545 n/a n/a n/a
1991 582 n/a n/a n/a
1992 563 n/a n/a n/a
1993 612 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 604 n/a n/a n/a
1995 627 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 627 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 649 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 689 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 681 n/a 0.0 5.3
2000 679 n/a 0.0 6.9
2001 707 n/a 0.0 6.1
2002 693 n/a n/a 6.8
2003 693 n/a n/a 6.8
2004 679 52.2 13.0 10.8
2005 677 51.6 13.1 8.6
2006 745 54.6 13.6 11.1
2007 737 55.0 13.4 8.6
2008 716 49.2 14.6 11.7
2009 732 56.9 12.9 9.8
2010 715 57.1 12.5 9.1
2011 751 55.5 13.5 11.6
2012 759 53.8 14.0 13.2
2013 769 55.9 13.7 14.6
2014 783 57.8 13.5 12.4
2015 798 56.0 14.2 17.4
2016 810 57.0 14.2 n/a
2017 786 59.8 13.1 n/a
2018 736 60.4 12.1 n/a
2019 725 59.0 12.2 n/a
2020 768 59.6 12.8 n/a
2021 768 60.0 12.8 n/a
2022 790 61.0 12.9 n/a
2023 753 61.6 12.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wm H Galvin Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 571 n/a n/a n/a
1989 550 n/a n/a n/a
1990 545 n/a n/a n/a
1991 582 n/a n/a n/a
1992 563 n/a n/a n/a
1993 612 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 604 n/a n/a n/a
1995 627 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 627 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 649 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 689 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 681 n/a 0.0 5.3
2000 679 n/a 0.0 6.9
2001 707 n/a 0.0 6.1
2002 693 n/a n/a 6.8
2003 693 n/a n/a 6.8
2004 679 52.2 13.0 10.8
2005 677 51.6 13.1 8.6
2006 745 54.6 13.6 11.1
2007 737 55.0 13.4 8.6
2008 716 49.2 14.6 11.7
2009 732 56.9 12.9 9.8
2010 715 57.1 12.5 9.1
2011 751 55.5 13.5 11.6
2012 759 53.8 14.0 13.2
2013 769 55.9 13.7 14.6
2014 783 57.8 13.5 12.4
2015 798 56.0 14.2 17.4
2016 810 57.0 14.2 n/a
2017 786 59.8 13.1 n/a
2018 736 60.4 12.1 n/a
2019 725 59.0 12.2 n/a
2020 768 59.6 12.8 n/a
2021 768 60.0 12.8 n/a
2022 790 61.0 12.9 n/a
2023 753 61.6 12.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wm H Galvin Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $56 (0.3%) $16,319 (99.7%) $16,376
2020 $53 (0.3%) $16,047 (99.7%) $16,100
2021 $488 (2.6%) $17,937 (97.4%) $18,425

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wm H Galvin Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 116th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 112th of 501 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wm H Galvin Middle)6658.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Canton)6657.8
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wm H Galvin Middle)6660.4
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Canton)6559.4
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wm H Galvin Middle)6446
 18%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Canton)6245.5
 16.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wm H Galvin Middle)6340.7
 22.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Canton)6140.2
 20.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wm H Galvin Middle)6652.8
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Canton)6451.5
 12.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wm H Galvin Middle)5663.1
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Canton)5461.9
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Wm H Galvin Middle)5652.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Canton)5451.5
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wm H Galvin Middle)6652.5
 13.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Canton)6553.2
 11.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Wm H Galvin Middle)6254.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Canton)6357.5
 5.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Wm H Galvin Middle)5652.8
 3.2%
   All Grades Science (Canton)5753
 4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students725753
 3.9%
African American88104
 18.2%
American Indian00
Asian7184
 18.3%
Hispanic3161
 96.8%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White496456
 8.1%
Two or More Races3845
 18.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 753 students attended Wm H Galvin Middle.

Students who attend Wm H Galvin Middle usually go on to attend Canton High

Students at Wm H Galvin Middle are 61% White, 14% African American, 11% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Wm H Galvin Middle ranks 83rd of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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