The Margaret Gifford School
School Notes Overview:
Gifford is an evolving school community committed to providing its students and faculty with an environment that encourages and nourishes individuality, diversity, and personal and professional growth. Gifford is a private, nonprofit coeducational day school providing a specialized educational and clinical program for students who face a variety of learning, behavioral and/or emotional challenges. Gifford serves over 100 students ranging from eight year olds to high school seniors. Students come from over 60 cities and towns throughout Massachusetts. Guided by a devoted staff of educators and clinicians, in partnership with the students' families, The Gifford School strives to help students achieve their full potential, both academically and socially. Gifford is licensed as an approved program by the Massachusetts Department of Education....
School Overview:
The Margaret Gifford School |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) | National Association of Laboratory Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Nursery/Preschool | |
| County | Middlesex County, MA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 108 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 11% | 23% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 108 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Gifford is an evolving school community committed to providing its students and faculty with an environment that encourages and nourishes individuality, diversity, and personal and professional growth. Gifford is a private, nonprofit coeducational day school providing a specialized educational and clinical program for students who face a variety of learning, behavioral and/or emotional challenges. Gifford serves over 100 students ranging from eight year olds to high school seniors. Students come from over 60 cities and towns throughout Massachusetts. Guided by a devoted staff of educators and clinicians, in partnership with the students' families, The Gifford School strives to help students achieve their full potential, both academically and socially. Gifford is licensed as an approved program by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
- Profile last updated: 01/22/2009
In the News:
- Norwell High's Mike Devine is headed to Hull (Norwell Mariner)
posted on February 26, 2009 at 11:42:59 pm
Michael Devine is saying goodbye. Devine, the assistant principal at Norwell High, was recently named the next principal of Hull High School, and will move on from his position at 18 South Street at the conclusion of the current school year.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (02193) | School Zip (02193) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | n/a | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | n/a | 43% |
| Population Average Age | n/a | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | n/a | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | n/a | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | n/a | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | n/a | 56 years old |
| % Owning / % Renting | n/a / n/a | 58% / 42% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Learning Prep School - 376 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Fessenden School - 481 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
- Edco Secondary Ed Prog - 38 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- Community Therapeutic Day School - 30 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Protestant Guild For Human Ser - 60 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Weston, Middlesex County, Zip 02193
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