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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 02474

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Summary:

The 02474 zip code in Arlington, Massachusetts is home to a single high-performing middle school, the Gibbs School. As part of the highly-ranked Arlington school district, the Gibbs School stands out for its exceptional academic achievements, with MCAS test scores that far exceed state and district averages.

The Gibbs School serves 468 students in 6th grade, with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Its MCAS Next Generation test scores are impressive, with 70.55% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 70.38% proficient or better in Mathematics - significantly higher than the state averages of 41.53% and 40.74%, respectively. The school's per-student spending of $17,510 is also higher than the state average, likely contributing to the school's resources and educational quality.

Overall, the Gibbs School is a standout performer in the 02474 zip code, providing a high-quality education to its students and reflecting the broader excellence of the Arlington school district. With its strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and ample resources, the Gibbs School offers an exceptional educational opportunity for families in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)		MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	Total
Gibbs School	Public	6	41 Foster Street	Arlington	02474	Middlesex County	Arlington	No	No	No	No	(781) 316-9003	529	43	12.4		354 (66.9%)	24 (4.5%)	37 (7.0%)	56 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (10.4%)								(n/a)	70.6	70.6	70.4	70.4	$20,737

Cities Near Zip Code 02474

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Arlington	0.26 mi	11	28^th
Belmont	1.51 mi	7	2^nd
Medford	1.54 mi	8	232^nd
Winchester	1.73 mi	7	10^th
Somerville	1.89 mi	11	247^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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