For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,052 students in Wakefield, MA.
The top ranked public middle school in Wakefield, MA is Galvin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Wakefield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galvin Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Grades: 5-8
| 1,052 students
Wakefield, Massachusetts ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crystal Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6465
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6465
Grades: K-1
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wakefield, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wakefield, MA include Galvin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wakefield?
1 public middle schools are located in Wakefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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