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Madeleine Dugger Andrews

Middle School · Medford

3000 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155

Enrollment

452

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

6.5

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#818 of 1,793

In Medford

#4 of 7

public schools

In district

#4 of 7

Medford

School environment

8.4 / 10

Excellent

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Madeleine Dugger Andrews

6.5/10

Middle School in Medford · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Madeleine Dugger Andrews

Madeleine Dugger Andrews is a public middle school in Medford, MA, part of Medford. Madeleine Dugger Andrews serves approximately 452 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Madeleine Dugger Andrews has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #818 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Madeleine Dugger Andrews show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • District avg 6.8
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Madeleine Dugger Andrews sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,542
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Madeleine Dugger Andrews — Students at Madeleine Dugger Andrews score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 42.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 52.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
41%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
49.6%
ELA
53.8%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
56.8%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
51.2%
2022
Math
37.2%
ELA
46.2%
2023
Math
39.3%
ELA
44.5%
2024
Math
39.3%
ELA
39.8%
2025
Math
38.8%
ELA
44.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.7/10.

How Madeleine Dugger Andrews Compares

See how Madeleine Dugger Andrews performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
54th percentile in MA
Academic
6.1/10
Average
Growth
5.7/10
Average
Environment
8.4/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
47 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.4%

Location

3000 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Madeleine Dugger Andrews may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. John F Kennedy (rated 8.9/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Somerville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Brooks School (rated 8.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, West Somerville Neighborhood (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Somerville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Medford, see our Medford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
John J McGlynn Elementary School Medford 0.2 mi 5.8
John J. McGlynn Middle School Medford 0.2 mi 7.1
Milton Fuller Roberts Medford 0.7 mi 5.1
Missituk Elementary School Medford 0.7 mi 8.0
Curtis-Tufts Medford 0.8 mi
Arthur D Healey Somerville 1.0 mi 6.0
ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Medford 1.0 mi 6.9
Winter Hill Community Somerville 1.4 mi 5.4
Benjamin G Brown Somerville 1.3 mi 6.5
Beebe Malden 1.4 mi 5.6
Somerville High Somerville 1.7 mi 7.3
Next Wave Junior High Somerville 1.7 mi
Full Circle High School Somerville 1.7 mi 4.2
ST THERESA SCHOOL Somerville 1.8 mi 6.3
John F Kennedy Somerville 1.8 mi 8.9
E Somerville Community Somerville 1.9 mi 4.5
West Somerville Neighborhood Somerville 1.5 mi 8.4
Madeline English School Everett 1.5 mi 3.0
Brooks School Medford 1.6 mi 8.7
Capuano Early Childhood Center Somerville 2.1 mi 7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02155 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$118,403

Median Home Value

$715,500

Median Rent

$2,483/mo

Population

61,276

College Educated

57.7%

Homeownership

53%

Avg Commute

30.6 min

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Median Age

35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Madeleine Dugger Andrews

What grades does Madeleine Dugger Andrews serve?

Madeleine Dugger Andrews serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Madeleine Dugger Andrews?

Madeleine Dugger Andrews has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madeleine Dugger Andrews?

The student-teacher ratio at Madeleine Dugger Andrews is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madeleine Dugger Andrews rank in MA?

Madeleine Dugger Andrews ranks #818 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Madeleine Dugger Andrews's MySchoolScout rating?

Madeleine Dugger Andrews has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Madeleine Dugger Andrews?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madeleine Dugger Andrews has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Madeleine Dugger Andrews a charter school?

No, Madeleine Dugger Andrews is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Madeleine Dugger Andrews a Title I school?

No, Madeleine Dugger Andrews is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
66 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
44 Some Transit
Bike Score
72 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
452
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%

District

Medford
District Enrollment
4,134
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,542
District Rank
#4 of 7

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