For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 899 students in Medford, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Medford, MA are Madeleine Dugger Andrews and John J. Mcglynn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medford, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Medford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Medford, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madeleine Dugger Andrews
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2228
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2228
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
John J. Mcglynn Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3004 Mystic Valley Parkway
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Medford, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 Governors Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2238
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2238
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Minority enrollment: 9%
68 Central Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2240
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2240
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Minority enrollment: 17%
25 Horne Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2236
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2236
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Minority enrollment: 10%
160 Playstead Rd
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2244
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2244
Gr: K-5 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 8%
122 Sharon Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2248
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2248
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Minority enrollment: 35%
215 Harvard Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2349
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2349
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Minority enrollment: 35%
80 George Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2234
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2234
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Medford Vocational Technical High School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
489 Winthrop Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2260
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2260
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
75 Park Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2340
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2340
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Medford, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Medford, MA include Madeleine Dugger Andrews and John J. Mcglynn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Medford?
2 public middle schools are located in Medford.
What is the racial composition of students in Medford?
Medford public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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