Rank
57
B+
Medway
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Medway
Medway is a suburban town located approximately 30 miles southwest of Boston, in the town's namesake school district. With an average single-family assessed value around $700,000 and a 97.3% graduation rate, the district demonstrates solid academic performance and community investment in education. Medway High School serves as the single secondary institution for the district, supporting a tight-knit school community. The town has historical significance as part of the early colonial settlement of the region and maintains a primarily residential character with convenient access to both Boston and Worcester.
Avg MCAS ELA
63%
#69 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
61%
#69 of 326
Avg SAT
1,173
#71 of 290
Attendance
94.9%
#126 of 328
Graduation Rate
97.3%
#80 of 288
AP Pass Rate
79.5%
#95 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,110
#258 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$90,793
#172 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 60% | 65% | — | 505 | 168 |
| Grade 4 | 61% | 64% | — | 505 | 170 |
| Grade 5 | 54% | 56% | 64% | 502 | 179 |
| Grade 6 | 59% | 61% | — | 503 | 167 |
| Grade 7 | 46% | 42% | — | 497 | 168 |
| Grade 8 | 72% | 69% | 61% | 511 | 157 |
| Grade 10 | 63% | 55% | 72% | 505 | 130 |
| HS Science | — | — | 63% | 507 | 156 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 76.7%
Asian: 6.4%
Hispanic: 10.2%
Black: 2.7%
Multi-Race: 3.8%
Am. Indian: 0.1%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 50.3%Male: 49.6%
High Schools in Medway
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
88
B
Medway High
SAT
1,173
ELA
65%
Math
56%
Grad
97.3%
88
B
Medway High
1,173
65%
56%
79.5%
97.3%
Elementary Schools in Medway
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
169
B+
Burke/Memorial Elementary School
ELA
61%
Math
66%
Attend.
95.3%
Class
22
169
B+
Burke/Memorial Elementary School
61%
66%
95.3%
22
District Operations
Attendance
#126 of 328Attendance Rate94.9%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)9.4%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2.3%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#258 of 325In-District Per Pupil$18,135
Total Per Pupil$19,110
Total FTE Students2,283
Teacher Salaries
#172 of 325Average Salary$90,793
Teacher FTE Count160
Salary vs. Town Income1.4x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.4x the town's per capita income ($64,604). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#191 of 327Avg Class Size18
English Learners4.7%
Students w/ Disabilities16.9%
Total Students2,171
Staffing & Retention
#261 of 327Teacher Retention80%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers165
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Medway
Avg Assessed Value
$698,980
#96 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$9,786
Income Per Capita
$64,604
#77 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#74
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 Rate1.4%
Tax as % of Income15.15%(typical)
Bond RatingAAA(highest)
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
$191.3M+5.34% levy growth(strong)
Residential$16.2M
Commercial/Industrial$175.1M
Residential Share8.46%(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 7.8% (2.5% base + 5.34% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (8.46%) 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
$7.2M9.7% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $74.3M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 2,122(88.8%)
Vocational: 92(3.8%)
Charter: 22(0.9%)
Private: 90(3.8%)
Home School: 14(0.6%)
Total: 2,390