Excellent
#61 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 3% in state
John Glenn Middle
Middle School · Bedford · Bedford, MA
A Bedford middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
99 McMahon Road, Bedford, MA 01730
- Math 65% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Glenn Middle score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John Glenn Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Average457/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bedford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$158,286
Median home value
$878,200
Median rent
$2,430/mo
College educated
69.4%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| The Fenn SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 4–9 | 3.4 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Wm Diamond MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 927 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bedford
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,837NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Glenn Middle is listed in Bedford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Glenn Middle
John Glenn Middle is a public middle school in Bedford, MA, part of Bedford, serving approximately 612 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Glenn Middle
What grades does John Glenn Middle serve?
John Glenn Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Glenn Middle?
John Glenn Middle has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Glenn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Glenn Middle is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Glenn Middle rank in MA?
John Glenn Middle ranks #61 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John Glenn Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John Glenn Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John Glenn Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Glenn Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Glenn Middle a charter school?
No, John Glenn Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Glenn Middle a Title I school?
No, John Glenn Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (781) 275-3201
- Area population (ZIP 01730)
- 14,478
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01730; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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