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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,134 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
4,134 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
401 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Medford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% 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)
(22-23)37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
25%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
58%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,523 is higher 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 $25,661 is higher than the state median of $24,602. 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
$24,523
$23,845
Spending / Student
$25,661
$24,602
Best Medford School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooks 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
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Medford High 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
| 1,191 students
Rank: #33.
Madeleine Dugger Andrews
(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
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
John J Mcglynn Elementary 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: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Missituk Elementary 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
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Milton Fuller Roberts
(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
| 571 students
Rank: #77.
John J. Mcglynn Middle 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
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medford School District?
Medford School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,134 students.
What is the rank of Medford School District?
Medford School District is ranked #265 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (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, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medford School District?
Medford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, 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 $25,661 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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