Medford School District
School District · Medford, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,542
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,542
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Evaluating Medford?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Medford as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Brooks School
Medford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Missituk Elementary School
Medford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John J. Mcglynn Middle School
Medford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#104 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,542
+$3,171 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,134 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Medford ranks #104 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Medford's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brooks School (8.7/10), Missituk Elementary School (8.0/10), and John J. Mcglynn Middle School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Medford
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Missituk Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | John J. Mcglynn Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Madeleine Dugger Andrews | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | John J Mcglynn Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Medford High | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Milton Fuller Roberts | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Medford
Medford is a Medford, Massachusetts school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,134 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. The district invests $24,542 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Medford demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brooks School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Medford students show an average math proficiency of 39.1% and ELA proficiency of 49.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Medford, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Medford with test data.
Schools in Medford
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Medford
- Total Enrollment
- 4,134
- Teachers (FTE)
- 401
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Medford?
Medford has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Medford?
The average composite rating for Medford is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Medford?
Medford spends $24,542 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Medford?
The average student-teacher ratio in Medford is 10.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Medford?
Brooks School is the highest-rated school in Medford with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Medford?
Across schools in Medford with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Medford compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Medford has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.0%
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Compare Medford with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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