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#1308 of 1,793 schools in MA
Milton Fuller Roberts
Elementary School · Medford · Medford, MA
A Medford elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35 Court Street, Medford, MA 02155
- Math 24% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milton Fuller Roberts score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
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 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Milton Fuller Roberts 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| John J Mcglynn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| BeebeEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 901 | Compare → |
| Missituk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 437 | 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
- #7 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
Milton Fuller Roberts is listed in Medford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milton Fuller Roberts
Milton Fuller Roberts is a public elementary school in Medford, MA, part of Medford, serving approximately 571 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (781) 393-2155
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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