- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Revere, MA
Garfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251005001976
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Revere · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 542
- students enrolled
Garfield Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Revere, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Garfield Middle School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 251005001976 · Revere, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Revere High (2,115 students)
Garfield Middle School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Garfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Revere High
Revere High
2,115 students
- A. C. Whelan E 658
A. C. Whelan Elementary School
658 students
- Garfield Eleme 639
Garfield Elementary School
639 students
- Staff Sargent 615
Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School
615 students
- Abraham Lincol 600
Abraham Lincoln
600 students
- This school 542
Garfield Middle School
542 students
What this shows Garfield Middle School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Middle School compares
Garfield Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 21.4%
Asian 4.6%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Garfield Middle School is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Revere reports $20,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revere High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| A. C. Whelan Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Revere
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Middle School
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Revere, MA. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Revere, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garfield Middle School rank among middle schools in Revere?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Revere, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Revere on the city page.
What other schools are in Revere?
Besides Garfield Middle School, Revere also operates Revere High (2,115 students), A. C. Whelan Elementary School (658 students), and Garfield Elementary School (639 students). See the Revere district page for the complete list.