Top Rankings
Medfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,513 students in Medfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Medfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,513 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Medfield School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 397 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
108 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
113 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
24%
# Black Students
36 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
2,156 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
86%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
169
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
205
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
179
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
201
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
198
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
191
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
198
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
182
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
177
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,476 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,070 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,476
$23,913
Spending / Student
$21,070
$24,672
Best Medfield School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medfield Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
88r South Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Rank: #22.
Ralph Wheelock School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17 Elm Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-6316
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-6316
Grades: 2-3
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Dale Street
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Adams Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-5538
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-5538
Grades: 4-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Blake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Pound Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2396
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2396
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
Memorial School
Magnet School
59 Adams Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-5135
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-5135
Grades: PK-1
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medfield School District?
Medfield School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,513 students.
What is the rank of Medfield School District?
Medfield School District is ranked #26 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medfield School District?
86% of Medfield School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medfield School District?
Medfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Medfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,070 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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