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 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,478 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 73% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
2,478 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Medfield School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 391 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 decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
26%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
85%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,780 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,368 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,780
$23,855
Spending / Student
$21,368
$24,613
Best Medfield School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medfield Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
88r South Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ralph Wheelock School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Elm Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-6316
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-6316
Gr: 2-3 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Dale Street
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 Adams Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-5538
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-5538
Gr: 4-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Blake Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Pound Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2396
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2396
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
59 Adams Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-5135
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-5135
Gr: PK-1 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medfield School District?
Medfield School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,478 students.
What is the rank of Medfield School District?
Medfield School District is ranked #23 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
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 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Medfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,368 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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