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Milton Fuller Roberts

Elementary School · Medford

35 Court Street, Medford, MA 02155

Enrollment

571

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,308 of 1,793

In Medford

#7 of 7

public schools

In district

#7 of 7

Medford

School environment

7.6 / 10

Very Good

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Milton Fuller Roberts

5.1/10

Elementary School in Medford · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Madeleine Dugger Andrews

6.5/10

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5.8/10

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About Milton Fuller Roberts

Milton Fuller Roberts is a public elementary school in Medford, MA, part of Medford. Milton Fuller Roberts serves approximately 571 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Milton Fuller Roberts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Milton Fuller Roberts show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.8 pts below district
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • District avg 6.9
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-17.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,542
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Milton Fuller Roberts — Students at Milton Fuller Roberts score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 33.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 44.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 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
40%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
38.3%
ELA
52.3%
2019
Math
43.5%
ELA
52.5%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
18.3%
ELA
46.3%
2022
Math
25.3%
ELA
36.3%
2023
Math
33.7%
ELA
37.7%
2024
Math
31.3%
ELA
31.7%
2025
Math
24.3%
ELA
38.7%

* 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: 4.6/10.

How Milton Fuller Roberts Compares

See how Milton Fuller Roberts performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.1/10
27th percentile in MA
Academic
4.3/10
Below Average
Growth
4.6/10
Below Average
Environment
7.6/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
43 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
16.1%

Location

35 Court Street, Medford, MA 02155

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Milton Fuller Roberts may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Brooks School (rated 8.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is West Somerville Neighborhood (rated 8.4/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Somerville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Missituk Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Medford, see our Medford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Madeleine Dugger Andrews Medford 0.7 mi 6.5
John J McGlynn Elementary School Medford 0.9 mi 5.8
John J. McGlynn Middle School Medford 0.9 mi 7.1
ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Medford 0.8 mi 6.9
Missituk Elementary School Medford 1.4 mi 8.0
Curtis-Tufts Medford 1.4 mi
Beebe Malden 1.1 mi 5.6
Arthur D Healey Somerville 1.7 mi 6.0
Medford High Medford 1.4 mi 5.4
Benjamin G Brown Somerville 1.8 mi 6.5
Brooks School Medford 1.5 mi 8.7
Winter Hill Community Somerville 2.1 mi 5.4
West Somerville Neighborhood Somerville 1.8 mi 8.4
Madeline English School Everett 1.7 mi 3.0
CHEVERUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Malden 1.7 mi 5.3
ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL Medford 1.8 mi 4.4
Somerville High Somerville 2.4 mi 7.3
Next Wave Junior High Somerville 2.4 mi
Full Circle High School Somerville 2.4 mi 4.2
Malden High Malden 1.8 mi 4.4

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 Milton Fuller Roberts

What grades does Milton Fuller Roberts serve?

Milton Fuller Roberts serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Milton Fuller Roberts?

Milton Fuller Roberts has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Fuller Roberts?

The student-teacher ratio at Milton Fuller Roberts is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milton Fuller Roberts rank in MA?

Milton Fuller Roberts ranks #1,308 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Milton Fuller Roberts's MySchoolScout rating?

Milton Fuller Roberts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Milton Fuller Roberts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milton Fuller Roberts has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Milton Fuller Roberts a charter school?

No, Milton Fuller Roberts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Milton Fuller Roberts a Title I school?

No, Milton Fuller Roberts is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
80 Very Walkable
Transit Score
47 Some Transit
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
571
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%

District

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

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