Medfield School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools in Medfield School District, serving 1,801 students. Public elementary schools in Medfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Medfield School District are Dale Street, Thomas Blake Middle School and Ralph Wheelock School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Medfield School District |
| School District Website | http://www.medfield.net |
| School District Phone Number | (508) 359-2302 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,396 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,801 Students | 639,975 Students |
| # of Teachers | 137 Teachers | 48,405 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
Medfield School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 345 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #50 out of 403 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 56% |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | 7 Students | 1,418 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 62 Students | 44,525 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 84 Students | 136,672 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 5% | 21% |
| # of Black Students | 19 Students | 61,197 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 10% |
| # of White Students | 1,566 Students | 370,245 Students |
| % White Students | 87% | 58% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 524 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 63 Students | 25,369 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 69 | 20,211 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 174 | 63,302 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 193 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 195 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 183 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 183 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 182 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 195 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 218 | 60,045 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 209 | 58,596 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 4,825 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 4,116 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 3,590 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 3,177 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 52 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $17,720 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,745 is less than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $47 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $44 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,720 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,745 | $18,839 |
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Medfield School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Dale Street Math: 72% | Reading: 75%Rank:8/Top 30%45 Adams Street10
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-5538
Grades: 4-5 | 365 students
- Thomas Blake Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 65%Rank:8/Top 30%24 Pound Street10
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2396
Grades: 6-8 | 622 students
- Ralph Wheelock School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30%17 Elm Street10
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-6316
Grades: 2-3 | 378 students
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