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John J. McGlynn Middle School

3004 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA 02155 · (781) 393-2333 · Middlesex County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL464 STUDENTS
Enrollment
464
Middle
DISTRICT 450 · STATE 547
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
53 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.9:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
153
Grade 7
154
Grade 8
157
Student demographics
White
23250%
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
8819%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 26%
Black
6714%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 10%
Asian
409%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 7%
Two+
296%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Native American
61%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
24352%
Female
21947%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
31.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -4.0pp since 2016
Math
30.0%
MA avg 42.2% . +7.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
464
+4 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
was 8.9:1
% White
50%
was 50%
% Hispanic
19%
was 14%
% Black
14%
was 16%
% Asian
9%
was 15%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About John J. McGlynn Middle School

As a modestly sized middle school in Medford, Massachusetts, John J. McGlynn Middle School enrolls 464 students from grades 6 through 8, overseen by Medford.

Within Medford, which oversees 8 schools and 4,170 students, John J. McGlynn Middle School is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, John J. McGlynn Middle School records that the most-represented group is White (50%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school reports 19% Hispanic, 14% Black, 9% Asian, 6% multiracial. By comparison, Middlesex County as a whole is about 67% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

On the resource side, The school lists 53 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 8.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.5:1, putting John J. McGlynn Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Middlesex County put the typical household earns roughly $130,847 per year, about 60% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. In all, Middlesex County runs 386 public schools (combined enrollment of about 215,896 students), of which John J. McGlynn Middle School is one.

Nearest neighbor: John J McGlynn Elementary School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Looking at the recent track record. John J. McGlynn Middle School's enrollment has showed little movement since 2018, when it stood at 460 (now 464). Asian enrollment moved from 15% to 9% across the same window.

Inside the community feed, members of the John J. McGlynn Middle School community share and discuss open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Middlesex County at a glance

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Population
1,638,365
Census ACS
Median income
$130,847
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
386
215,896 students

Quick facts

School name
John J. McGlynn Middle School
District
Medford
Address
3004 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA 02155
Phone
(781) 393-2333
County
Middlesex County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
464
Teachers (FTE)
53
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
250756002063
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About John J. McGlynn Middle School
How large is John J. McGlynn Middle School?
John J. McGlynn Middle School enrolls approximately 464 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does John J. McGlynn Middle School serve?
John J. McGlynn Middle School serves grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at John J. McGlynn Middle School?
Approximately 8.8:1 students per teacher at John J. McGlynn Middle School.
How diverse is John J. McGlynn Middle School?
John J. McGlynn Middle School reports a student body of 50% White, 19% Hispanic, 14% Black, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is John J. McGlynn Middle School in?
John J. McGlynn Middle School is part of Medford.
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