Patrick F Gavin Middle School

215 Dorchester St, South Boston, MA 02127 | (617) 635-8817
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Student Enrollment: 465
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 215 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA 02127
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
  • Boston School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $21,744
  • Graduation Rate: 69.1%
  • Dropout Rate: 7.6%
  • Students Per Teacher: 13.3
  • Enrolled Students: 55,371

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 465
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 35.8
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 245 (52.7%)
  • Females: 220 (47.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 29 (6.2%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 387 (83.2%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 416 (89.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Patrick F Gavin Middle School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.2%
Black22548.4%
Asian326.9%
Hispanic13629.2%
White6714.4%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Patrick F Gavin Middle School
  Number Percent
6th Grade15132.5%
7th Grade14030.1%
8th Grade17437.4%
Source: MA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Patrick F Gavin Middle School

  • Reviewed by Student on September 24, 2008
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Hey, this is Nataki I wanted to let you guys know that I am fine and doing well I miss all of you guys even the people I don't like. I know I still do exist there and I know when I am coming back to your school Matthews. Well good luck gavin I hope you guys have a good year! Write me back soon!

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