Best Medford Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 899 students in Medford, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Medford, MA are Madeleine Dugger Andrews and John J. Mcglynn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medford, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Medford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Medford, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madeleine Dugger Andrews
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2228
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
John J. Mcglynn Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3004 Mystic Valley Parkway
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Medford, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Medford, MA include Madeleine Dugger Andrews and John J. Mcglynn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Medford?
2 public middle schools are located in Medford.
What is the racial composition of students in Medford?
Medford public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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