Dolbeare vs Galvin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolbeare
Wakefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
443 students
Galvin Middle School
Wakefield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,056 students
| Measure | Dolbeare Wakefield, Massachusetts | Galvin Middle School Wakefield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 1,009 | #135 of 300 |
| National rank | #6481 of 50,301 | #4456 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 443 | 1,056 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 1,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dolbeare scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 64.6).
- •Dolbeare does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Dolbeare does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Galvin Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.0).
- •Galvin Middle School is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 443.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dolbeare better than Galvin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dolbeare ranks higher (77.4 vs 64.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dolbeare and Galvin Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dolbeare: 443. Galvin Middle School: 1,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dolbeare and Galvin Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Dolbeare is 245th of 1,009 and Galvin Middle School is 135th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).