Galvin Middle School
Wakefield, MA 01880
Phone: (781) 246-6410
Fax: (781) 224-5009
District: Wakefield School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 5,6,7,8 • 1076 students
Galvin Middle School, a public school located in Wakefield, MA, serves grades 5-8 in the Wakefield School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Galvin Middle School is a public school located in Wakefield, MA. 1076 students attend Galvin Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) data from Massachusetts Department of Education, and using 2025 MCAS Science and Technology/Engineering (MCAS STE) Tests data from Massachusetts Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - MA MCAS data from Massachusetts Department of Education. |
Posted: November 15, 2025
Rampant discrimination, incompetent administration. Only competent administrators have resigned.
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Posted: May 28, 2020
I couldn't be happier with the education and support that Galvin teachers and administration provides.
Posted: May 28, 2020
Posted: May 28, 2020
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Posted: May 28, 2020
Amazing handling of such a difficult year with COVID 19. I felt that communication between the school and parents was great, teachers were more than ready to help and assist students. The administration worked hard to organize end of year events such as picking up stuff from your locker, year books, etc. Thank you for your leadership during these difficult times
Posted: May 28, 2020
Posted: May 28, 2020
Posted: May 27, 2016
Posted: May 27, 2016
Homework is not clear, no instruction. Not all teachers use their online system and parents are expected to "figure" it out by calling other parents as instructed by SPED department and asst. principle.
Posted: May 27, 2016
The principal tells teachers to ignore students. My son was threatened with detention for asking for help.
Posted: May 27, 2016
Have a child on an IEP that requires services, has been receiving IEP services since the age of 2. Wakefield SPED dept denied diagnosis of Dyslexia saying they don't agree with diagnosis, don't have to say why and aren't required to test to support their denial. Student failed terms 1 and 2 and school continued to deny summer school.
Refused tutoring services when my son was out for 9 weeks due to panic attacks induced by teacher bullying and refusal to provide IEP services.
6 meetings, 2 mediation sessions and 2 weeks after mediation session reneged on mediated agreement. State Dept of Education says only option is to sue.
Student was placed in a small classroom with supports in for 2 of 4 CORE classes and has done well.. Obviously what was needed but now school has unilaterally decided after 6 weeks services are needed through end of school year but not in high school.
Wakefield is currently being sued by multiple parents for special ed denials, refusal of services and failure to follow Federal and State requirements of children with special needs.
DO NOT COME TO WAKEFIELD if you need any services through the SPED dept.
Lynn O'Neil (Director of Special Education) will ignore you, refuse to respond to you, delay meetings unnecessarily, refuse mediation. Her team at the high school and middle school aren't any better.
In fact, High school principal told myself and my advocate he instructed his SPED staff to ignore my son because they were uncomfortable approaching a non-violent student trying to advocate for himself.
I feel for all parents that selected this school system and need to sell their homes to leave. AVOID WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: April 3, 2016
Posted: April 3, 2016
Our daughter is in 6th grade at Galvin. We couldn't be happier. The new school is amazing - state of the art physical plant and wonderful teachers. The auditorium is exceptional and we have seen 2 amazing musical productions by the Drama club (grades 5-8). Every child is different - and there is no school that will meet every single child's needs. But our child is thriving and I can say she will have a much better experience than my own!
Posted: October 8, 2013
Galvin Middle has been a good school for my daughter who entered attending grade 6. The teachers and students were open to a "New" student. They all made her feel at home while she was far from her home. She loves all the teachers, now in her 2nd yr there even with the construction and teacher changes the school is still good for us.
Posted: January 16, 2013
I would give this school five stars if the facilities were better but a new school is being built starting this year. My two daughters are there. We have had a great experience. Great teachers. Great administration. Great community support. The curriculum is challenging and there are a lot of opportunities to be involved in a huge variety of things. I was nervous (my own issues from jr high?) but everything has gone very well. Really really happy with the education here.
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