Medway School District

45 Holliston Street
Medway, MA 02053
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Medway School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,159 students in Medway School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Medway School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,159 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Medway School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#77 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
60%
42%
57%
44%
65%
44%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
80%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,064 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 $20,844 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
$46 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,064
$23,845
Spending / Student
$20,844
$24,602

Best Medway School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medway High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
88 Summer Street
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3227
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Burke/memorial Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16 Cassidy Lane
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3266
Gr: 2-4 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Medway Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 Holliston Street
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3230
Gr: 5-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
9 Lovering Street
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3243
Gr: PK-1 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Medway School District?
Medway School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,159 students.
What is the rank of Medway School District?
Medway School District is ranked #79 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medway School District?
80% of Medway School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Medway School District?
Medway School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Medway School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,844 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 Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,159 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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