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Gibbs School

41 Foster Street, Arlington, MA 02474 · (781) 316-9003 · Middlesex County
GRADES 06–06MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL529 STUDENTS
Enrollment
529
Middle
DISTRICT 746 · STATE 547
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
529
Student demographics
White
35467%
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
377%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 26%
Black
245%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 10%
Asian
5611%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 7%
Two+
5510%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
27752%
Female
24947%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
71.0%
MA avg 43.8% . +0.0pp since 2018
Math
70.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -2.0pp since 2018
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About Gibbs School

Gibbs School is a middle-grades school of reasonably sized scale in Arlington, Massachusetts, part of Arlington, teacheing 529 students in grade 6.

Across the 11 schools in Arlington (6,113 students total), Gibbs School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Gibbs School shows that the largest single group is White, at 67% of enrollment. Other groups include 11% Asian, 10% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, 5% Black. Compared to Middlesex County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, Gibbs School shows 43 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.4:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.5:1 average.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Middlesex County put the typical household earns roughly $130,847 per year, roughly 60% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Gibbs School is one of 386 public schools in Middlesex County (combined enrollment of about 215,896 students).

Thompson is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

On allk12, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Middlesex County at a glance

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Population
1,638,365
Census ACS
Median income
$130,847
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
386
215,896 students

Quick facts

School name
Gibbs School
District
Arlington
Address
41 Foster Street, Arlington, MA 02474
Phone
(781) 316-9003
County
Middlesex County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–06
Total enrollment
529
Teachers (FTE)
43
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
250198002889
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Gibbs School
How large is Gibbs School?
Gibbs School enrolls approximately 529 students in grades 06-06.
Is Gibbs School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Gibbs School is a middle school covering grades 06-06.
How many teachers does Gibbs School have?
Gibbs School employs 43 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Gibbs School?
Student demographics at Gibbs School are roughly 67% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Black, 11% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees Gibbs School?
Gibbs School is overseen by Arlington in Middlesex County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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