D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Ralph B O'Maley Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 35th percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
C
Students gain 0.75 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 26th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
626
Students
enrolled
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%35/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%26/100Students gain 0.75 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.06 in 2009–19; 14th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (−9 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency38% (−11 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%41%reading -12 pts, math -15 pts23rd percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -16 pts, math -12 pts8th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -28 pts, math -23 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 32 Cherry Street
City Gloucester
ZIP Code 01930
District 2505280
NCES School ID 250528000779
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01930

Understanding the community around Ralph B O'Maley Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,465
Per Capita Income $50,993
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $535,100
Median Rent $1,390
Owner-Occupied 61.4%
Renter-Occupied 38.6%
View full data for ZIP 01930 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ralph B O'Maley Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.5%
Hispanic/Latino 15.2%
Two or More Races 4.3%
Black 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 626
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ralph B O'Maley Middle?
Ralph B O'Maley Middle has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ralph B O'Maley Middle?
Ralph B O'Maley Middle has 626 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does Ralph B O'Maley Middle serve?
Ralph B O'Maley Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ralph B O'Maley Middle receive per student?
Ralph B O'Maley Middle receives $33,216 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ralph B O'Maley Middle in 01930 ▼
Avg Home Value
$784,683
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,709
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
38.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026