Galvin Middle School vs Walton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galvin Middle School
Wakefield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,056 students
Walton
Wakefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
218 students
| Measure | Galvin Middle School Wakefield, Massachusetts | Walton Wakefield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 300 | #582 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4456 of 15,369 | #20032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,056 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 1,056 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galvin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 57.4).
- •Walton does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Galvin Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.6).
- •Galvin Middle School is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 218.
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 Galvin Middle School better than Walton?
On the Success Index (US), Galvin Middle School ranks higher (64.6 vs 57.4 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 Galvin Middle School and Walton?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galvin Middle School: 1,056. Walton: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galvin Middle School and Walton rank in Massachusetts?
Galvin Middle School is 135th of 300 and Walton is 582nd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).