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#1215 of 1,793 schools in MA
Medford High
High School · Medford · Medford, MA
A high school in Medford, MA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
489 Winthrop Street, Medford, MA 02155
- Math 38% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Medford High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Medford High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,386/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medford), 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
$118,403
Median home value
$715,500
Median rent
$2,483/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02155; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Winchester High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,372 | Compare → |
| Arlington HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,609 | Compare → |
| The Cambridge Matignon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 344 | 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.
Medford
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Medford High is listed in Medford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Medford High
Medford High is a public high school in Medford, MA, part of Medford, serving approximately 1,191 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,215 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Medford High
What grades does Medford High serve?
Medford High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Medford High?
Medford High has an enrollment of approximately 1,191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Medford High is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Medford High rank in MA?
Medford High ranks #1,215 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Medford High's MySchoolScout rating?
Medford High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Medford High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Medford High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Medford High a charter school?
No, Medford High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Medford High a Title I school?
No, Medford High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (781) 393-2301
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02155)
- 61,276
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 02155; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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