Rank
7
A+
Medfield
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Medfield
Medfield is a prosperous suburban town about 20 miles southwest of Boston, home to a single public school district ranked #7 statewide. With an average single-family assessed value over $1 million and strong per capita income, Medfield supports a compact but highly effective school system, as evidenced by a 99.5% graduation rate and consistent top-tier rankings for both its elementary and high schools. The town's single-campus model—combining elementary, middle, and high school—creates a tight-knit educational community. Medfield has deep New England roots dating back to its founding in 1651, and today balances its historic character with modern residential development.
Avg MCAS ELA
72.5%
#31 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
79%
#9 of 326
Avg SAT
1,214
#39 of 290
Attendance
95.7%
#20 of 328
Graduation Rate
99.5%
#13 of 288
AP Pass Rate
92.2%
#26 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,887
#193 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$108,310
#36 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 71% | 78% | — | 512 | 206 |
| Grade 4 | 63% | 82% | — | 512 | 176 |
| Grade 5 | 74% | 79% | 74% | 512 | 202 |
| Grade 6 | 68% | 64% | — | 509 | 191 |
| Grade 7 | 76% | 68% | — | 510 | 186 |
| Grade 8 | 67% | 67% | 70% | 507 | 190 |
| Grade 10 | 73% | 79% | 88% | 515 | 158 |
| HS Science | — | — | 86% | 519 | 198 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 85%
Asian: 3.9%
Hispanic: 5%
Black: 2%
Multi-Race: 3.9%
Am. Indian: 0.2%
Female: 49.1%Male: 50.8%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Medfield
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
30
A-
Medfield Senior High
SAT
1,214
ELA
73%
Math
79%
Grad
99.5%
30
A-
Medfield Senior High
1,214
73%
79%
92.2%
99.5%
Elementary Schools in Medfield
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
31
A
Ralph Wheelock School
ELA
72%
Math
79%
Attend.
95.9%
Class
21
31
A
Ralph Wheelock School
72%
79%
95.9%
21
District Operations
Attendance
#20 of 328Attendance Rate95.7%
Avg Days Absent8
Chronically Absent (10%+)6.8%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1.1%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#193 of 325In-District Per Pupil$20,108
Total Per Pupil$20,887
Total FTE Students2,507
Teacher Salaries
#36 of 325Average Salary$108,310
Teacher FTE Count209
Salary vs. Town Income0.9x(below town avg)
Teacher salary is only 0.9x the town's per capita income ($118,942). In this wealthy community, the average resident earns more than the average teacher. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#105 of 327Avg Class Size16
English Learners0.9%
Students w/ Disabilities15.1%
Total Students2,480
Staffing & Retention
#204 of 327Teacher Retention85.8%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers226
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Medfield
Avg Assessed Value
$1,028,374
#35 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$13,904
Income Per Capita
$118,942
#17 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#30
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.35%
Tax as % of Income11.69%(below avg)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average.
New Growth
$32.6M+0.85% levy growth(typical)
Residential$28.1M
Commercial/Industrial$4.4M
Residential Share86.36%(mostly homes)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.4% (2.5% base + 0.85% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (86.36%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$5.3M6.8% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $78.6M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 2,431(90.9%)
Vocational: 12(0.4%)
Private: 3(0.1%)
Home School: 19(0.7%)
Total: 2,674