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School Code: 1750505

Medfield Senior High

Medfield

Medfield is an affluent suburban town located approximately 17 miles southwest of Boston in Norfolk County. The community is known for its well-preserved historic town center, tree-lined streets, and the former Medfield State Hospital, a sprawling campus of Victorian-era buildings that has become a popular filming location for movies and television shows. The town maintains a strong sense of New England character while offering convenient access to Boston's urban amenities.
State Rankings
#30
Overall Rank
#41
SAT Total
#57
ELA MCAS
#26
Math MCAS
#26
AP Success
#14
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+19
1214
Reading/Writing+10
606
Math+9
608
Tests Taken
202
Score Composition
R/W: 606
Math: 608

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1073%(Rank #57)
Mathematics-479%(Rank #26)
Science+188%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
512
Math
517
Science
520
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 84.0th · Math: 91.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 48.0 · Math: 66.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
254
Tests Taken
485
Passing Rate (3-5)+20.6
92.2%
AP Success Rank: #26
Score Distribution
31.1%
Score 5
37.1%
Score 4
23.9%
Score 3
6.4%
Score 2
1.4%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 7.8%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
84%
White: 83.7%
Asian: 3.6%
Hispanic/Latino: 6.4%
Black/African American: 1.8%
Multi-Race: 4.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Gender
48.9% Female
51.1% Male

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs21.5% (153)
Low Income8.1% (58)
English Learners0.6% (4)
First Language Not English5.2% (37)
Key Indicators
High Needs
21.5%
Low Income
8.1%

Graduation Rate

99.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate +1.5
State Ranking
#14
Cohort Size
182
Dropped Out: 0.5%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+0.1
95.4%
Chronically Absent+1.7
8.8%
Avg. Absences per Student8.1
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.3%
Out-of-School Suspension0.7%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
98.4%
Based on 193 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
80%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score+19
1214
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-10
73
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-4
79
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+1.5
99.5
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+20.6
92.2
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+0.1
95.4
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent+1.7
8.8
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment-1.6
92
20152025
At pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

92.0%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
59.8%
4-Year Private College
29.9%
4-Year Public College
2.3%
2-Year Public College
2.3%
Other Post-Secondary
1.1%
Military
3.4%
Other
1.1%
Unknown
Based on 174 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)55.3
Student/Teacher Ratio12.7 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers89.2%
Teaching In-Field94.3%
Quick Facts
District: Medfield
School Code: 1750505
Class Size Indicator: 12.7 to 1

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