Top Rankings
Medford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,166 students in Medford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Medford School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
4,166 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
395 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Medford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#264 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
23 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
399 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
10%
7%
# Hispanic Students
634 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
24%
# Black Students
446 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
11%
10%
# White Students
2,416 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
58%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
232 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
100
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
294
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
365
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
320
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
314
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
289
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
292
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
312
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
310
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
342
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
306
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
304
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
316
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
7
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,334 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,464 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$106 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,334
$23,913
Spending / Student
$25,464
$24,672
Best Medford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooks School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
388 High Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2166
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2166
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Medford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
489 Winthrop Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2301
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 1,260 students
Rank: #33.
Madeleine Dugger Andrews
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2228
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2228
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
John J Mcglynn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3002 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Missituk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Hicks Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2177
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2177
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #66.
Milton Fuller Roberts
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Court Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2155
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2155
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #77.
John J. Mcglynn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3004 Mystic Valley Parkway
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
Curtis-tufts
Magnet School
437 Main Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medford School District?
Medford School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,166 students.
What is the rank of Medford School District?
Medford School District is ranked #265 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medford School District?
58% of Medford School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medford School District?
Medford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Medford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,464 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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