Top Rankings
Medway School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,108 students in Medway School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Medway School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,108 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Medway School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 397 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
83 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
170 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
24%
# Black Students
35 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,740 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
83%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
158
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
171
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
166
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
177
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
144
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,574 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 $21,348 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,574
$23,913
Spending / Student
$21,348
$24,672
Best Medway School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
88 Summer Street
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3227
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3227
Grades: 9-12
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Burke/memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Cassidy Lane
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3266
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3266
Grades: 2-4
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Medway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Holliston Street
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3230
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3230
Grades: 5-8
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
John D Mc Govern Elementary School
Magnet School
9 Lovering Street
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3243
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3243
Grades: PK-1
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medway School District?
Medway School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,108 students.
What is the rank of Medway School District?
Medway School District is ranked #76 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medway School District?
83% of Medway School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medway School District?
Medway School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Medway School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,348 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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