Rank
143
B-
Medford
5 schools · 1 high school · 4 elementary schools · Medford
Medford is a suburban community just north of Boston with a diverse, established residential character. The town's single-family assessed values and per capita income reflect a working- to middle-class community. Medford High School serves as the district's sole secondary institution, supporting a graduation rate of 89.6%. The district's overall ranking of #143 reflects a school system serving a broad cross-section of the Boston metropolitan area.
Avg MCAS ELA
49.4%
#161 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
43.2%
#173 of 326
Avg SAT
1,176
#66 of 290
Attendance
94.1%
#145 of 328
Graduation Rate
89.6%
#215 of 288
AP Pass Rate
83.7%
#70 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,378
#118 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$98,518
#99 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 49% | 44% | — | 497 | 351 |
| Grade 4 | 38% | 31% | — | 491 | 330 |
| Grade 5 | 43% | 34% | 46% | 494 | 299 |
| Grade 6 | 35% | 34% | — | 491 | 289 |
| Grade 7 | 35% | 38% | — | 490 | 274 |
| Grade 8 | 41% | 29% | 35% | 490 | 303 |
| Grade 10 | 44% | 37% | 58% | 496 | 294 |
| HS Science | — | — | 33% | 489 | 302 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 55.3%
Asian: 9.4%
Hispanic: 16.7%
Black: 11.6%
Multi-Race: 6.7%
Am. Indian: 0.4%
Female: 48.6%Male: 51.2%Non-binary: 0.3%
High Schools in Medford
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
146
B-
Medford High
SAT
1,176
ELA
45%
Math
38%
Grad
89.6%
146
B-
Medford High
1,176
45%
38%
83.7%
89.6%
Elementary Schools in Medford
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
168
B+
Brooks School
ELA
65%
Math
62%
Attend.
95.1%
Class
20
168
B+
Brooks School
65%
62%
95.1%
20
391
B-
Missituk Elementary School
ELA
54%
Math
43%
Attend.
94.5%
Class
15
391
B-
Missituk Elementary School
54%
43%
94.5%
15
559
C+
John J McGlynn Elementary School
ELA
40%
Math
38%
Attend.
94.2%
Class
17
559
C+
John J McGlynn Elementary School
40%
38%
94.2%
17
560
C+
Milton Fuller Roberts
ELA
43%
Math
35%
Attend.
94.8%
Class
17
560
C+
Milton Fuller Roberts
43%
35%
94.8%
17
District Operations
Attendance
#145 of 328Attendance Rate94.1%
Avg Days Absent10
Chronically Absent (10%+)15.1%
Chronically Absent (20%+)3.9%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#118 of 325In-District Per Pupil$22,631
Total Per Pupil$23,378
Total FTE Students4,624
Teacher Salaries
#99 of 325Average Salary$98,518
Teacher FTE Count401
Salary vs. Town Income1.9x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.9x the town's per capita income ($52,925). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#78 of 327Avg Class Size16
English Learners14.4%
Students w/ Disabilities21.8%
Total Students4,212
Staffing & Retention
#183 of 327Teacher Retention86.9%
Principal Retention77.8%
Total Teachers419
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Medford
Avg Assessed Value
$860,609
#52 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$7,427
Income Per Capita
$52,925
#106 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#147
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 Rate0.86%
Tax as % of Income14.03%(typical)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
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. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$280.4M+2.3% levy growth(strong)
Residential$149.3M
Commercial/Industrial$131.1M
Residential Share37.17%(diverse)
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 4.8% (2.5% base + 2.3% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (37.17%) 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
$21.0M9.4% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $223.2M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 4,088(78.1%)
Vocational: 16(0.3%)
Charter: 349(6.7%)
Private: 663(12.7%)
Home School: 62(1.2%)
Total: 5,236