Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John J Mcglynn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John J Mcglynn Elementary School's student population of 505 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Motto
A caring educational partnership of school, family, and community
School Rankings
John J Mcglynn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J Mcglynn Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
8%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
15%
10%
White
39%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J Mcglynn Elementary School's ranking?
John J Mcglynn Elementary School is ranked #967 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John J Mcglynn Elementary School often compared to?
John J Mcglynn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Missituk Elementary School, Milton Fuller Roberts, Brooks School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John J Mcglynn Elementary School?
505 students attend John J Mcglynn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of John J Mcglynn Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John J Mcglynn Elementary School?
John J Mcglynn Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J Mcglynn Elementary School offer ?
John J Mcglynn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John J Mcglynn Elementary School part of?
John J Mcglynn Elementary School is part of Medford School District.
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