Top Rankings
Medford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,170 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 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
4,170 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
411 Teachers
77,193 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 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 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#249 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
16%
26%
% Black
12%
10%
% White
56%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,311 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,439 is higher than the state median of $24,613. 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
$24,311
$23,855
Spending / Student
$25,439
$24,613
Best Medford School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooks School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
388 High Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2166
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2166
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Medford High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
489 Winthrop Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2301
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 1,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
John J Mcglynn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3002 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Missituk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Hicks Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2177
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2177
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Milton Fuller Roberts
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Court Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2155
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2155
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
437 Main Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medford School District?
Medford School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,170 students.
What is the rank of Medford School District?
Medford School District is ranked #254 out of 391 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), 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?
56% of Medford School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 $25,439 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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