Very Good
#502 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 28% in state
Medway Middle
Middle School · Medway · Medway, MA
A middle school in Medway, MA serving grades 5th – 8th.
45 Holliston Street, Medway, MA 02053
- Math 59% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Medway Middle score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2022, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Medway Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average351/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medway), 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
$174,357
Median home value
$588,900
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
61.9%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Sullivan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Millis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Horace MannEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Sparhawk AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 3–8 | 4.0 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Medway
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,213NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Medway Middle is listed in Medway; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Medway Middle
Medway Middle is a public middle school in Medway, MA, part of Medway, serving approximately 665 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Medway Middle
What grades does Medway Middle serve?
Medway Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Medway Middle?
Medway Middle has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medway Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Medway Middle is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Medway Middle rank in MA?
Medway Middle ranks #502 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Medway Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Medway Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Medway Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Medway Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Medway Middle a charter school?
No, Medway Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Medway Middle a Title I school?
No, Medway Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (508) 533-3230
- Area population (ZIP 02053)
- 13,251
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 02053; 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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