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#342 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 19% in state

Missituk Elementary School

Elementary School · Medford

37 Hicks Avenue, Medford, MA 02155

Enrollment

437

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#342 of 1,793

In Medford

#2 of 7

public schools

In district

#2 of 7

Medford

Academic growth

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Missituk Elementary School

8.0/10

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

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About Missituk Elementary School

Missituk Elementary School is a public elementary school in Medford, MA, part of Medford. Missituk Elementary School serves approximately 437 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Missituk Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Missituk Elementary School show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.1 pts above district
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 6.9
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,542
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Missituk Elementary School — Students at Missituk Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 34.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 41.4% (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

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
33.5%
ELA
36.3%
2019
Math
37.5%
ELA
43.5%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22.3%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
30.5%
ELA
40.8%
2023
Math
39.3%
ELA
38.3%
2024
Math
36.7%
ELA
40.7%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
42%

* 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: 9.5/10.

How Missituk Elementary School Compares

See how Missituk Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.0/10
81th percentile in MA
Academic
5.5/10
Average
Growth
9.5/10
Excellent
Environment
8.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
43 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.6%

Location

37 Hicks Avenue, Medford, MA 02155

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Missituk Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maria L. Baldwin (rated 9.9/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Cambridge), which scores notably higher. Another option is John F Kennedy (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Somerville), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, West Somerville Neighborhood (rated 8.4/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Somerville), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Medford, see our Medford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Curtis-Tufts Medford 0.3 mi
Arthur D Healey Somerville 0.4 mi 6.0
John J. McGlynn Middle School Medford 0.5 mi 7.1
John J McGlynn Elementary School Medford 0.6 mi 5.8
Winter Hill Community Somerville 0.7 mi 5.4
Madeleine Dugger Andrews Medford 0.7 mi 6.5
Benjamin G Brown Somerville 0.7 mi 6.5
Somerville High Somerville 1.1 mi 7.3
Next Wave Junior High Somerville 1.1 mi
Full Circle High School Somerville 1.1 mi 4.2
ST THERESA SCHOOL Somerville 1.1 mi 6.3
John F Kennedy Somerville 1.1 mi 8.9
Milton Fuller Roberts Medford 1.4 mi 5.1
E Somerville Community Somerville 1.3 mi 4.5
ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Medford 1.4 mi 6.9
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park Somerville 1.5 mi 6.6
Capuano Early Childhood Center Somerville 1.5 mi 7.7
Maria L. Baldwin Cambridge 1.5 mi 9.9
West Somerville Neighborhood Somerville 1.3 mi 8.4
WILD ROSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Cambridge 1.4 mi

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 Missituk Elementary School

What grades does Missituk Elementary School serve?

Missituk Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Missituk Elementary School?

Missituk Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Missituk Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Missituk Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Missituk Elementary School rank in MA?

Missituk Elementary School ranks #342 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Missituk Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Missituk Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Missituk Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Missituk Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Missituk Elementary School a charter school?

No, Missituk Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Missituk Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Missituk Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
83 Very Walkable
Transit Score
68 Good Transit
Bike Score
75 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%

District

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

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