Medfield School District

459 Main St, 3rd Fl
Medfield, MA 02052
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,504 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,504 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Medfield School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 393 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.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#24 out of 397 school districts
(Top 10%)
71%
41%
70%
44%
78%
44%
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
85%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,554 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,146 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,554
$23,845
Spending / Student
$21,146
$24,602

Best Medfield School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medfield Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
88r South Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Grades: 9-12
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Ralph Wheelock School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17 Elm Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-6316
Grades: 2-3
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Dale Street
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45 Adams Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-5538
Grades: 4-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Blake Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24 Pound Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2396
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
Memorial School
59 Adams Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-5135
Grades: PK-1
| 412 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Medfield School District?
Medfield School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,504 students.
What is the rank of Medfield School District?
Medfield School District is ranked #26 out of 393 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?
85% 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 2% 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 $21,146 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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