Madeleine Dugger Andrews

As a cozy middle-grades school in Medford, Massachusetts, Madeleine Dugger Andrews instructs 435 students from grades 6 through 8, operated by Medford. Compared to the state average of about 547 students per school, that is 20% leaner than typical.

Medford runs 8 schools in total, collectively educating 4,170 students. Madeleine Dugger Andrews is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, Madeleine Dugger Andrews reports that 62% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school shows 14% Hispanic, 10% Black, 8% Asian, 5% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 9.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.5:1, putting Madeleine Dugger Andrews tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, census data for Middlesex County shows median household income runs about $130,847, about 60% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Madeleine Dugger Andrews is one of 386 public schools in Middlesex County (combined enrollment of about 215,896 students).

The closest other public school is John J McGlynn Elementary School, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a residential area.

Looking at the recent track record. Madeleine Dugger Andrews's enrollment has declined 13% since 2018, when it stood at 500 (now 435). The White share of enrollment fell from 72% to 62% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 10.6:1 in 2018 to 9.0:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Madeleine Dugger Andrews typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.