Best Gloucester Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 619 students in Gloucester, MA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Gloucester, MA is Ralph B O'maley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Gloucester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Gloucester, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralph B O'maley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
32 Cherry Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gloucester, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gloucester, MA include Ralph B O'maley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gloucester?
1 public middle schools are located in Gloucester.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester?
Gloucester public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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