Curtis-Tufts

Curtis-Tufts operates as an one-room-style secondary school in Medford, Massachusetts, overseen by Medford. Current enrollment sits at 11 students spanning grades 10 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 777 students per school, that is 99% leaner than typical.

Across the 8 schools in Medford (4,170 students total), Curtis-Tufts accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Curtis-Tufts reports that the largest single group is White at 45%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest consists of 27% Hispanic, 18% multiracial, 9% Black. The wider county runs roughly 67% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Curtis-Tufts reports 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 3.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.4:1, putting Curtis-Tufts tighter than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, Middlesex County reports that median household income runs about $130,847, 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Curtis-Tufts is one of 386 public schools in Middlesex County (combined enrollment of about 215,896 students).

Nearest neighbor: Missituk Elementary School, around 0.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a bedroom-community setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Curtis-Tufts has decreased 15%, going from 13 students in 2018 to 11 in 2025. The Black share of enrollment ticked down from 31% to 9% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 2.4:1 in 2018 to 3.5:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Curtis-Tufts community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.