How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Medford | Wellesley |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Medford, Massachusetts | Wellesley, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 4,201 | 4,219 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Medford | Wellesley |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,338 | $28,794 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| State Revenue | 26.2% | 21.3% |
| Local Revenue | 66.5% | 76.2% |
Medford
Federal State Local
Wellesley
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Medford | Wellesley |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.1% | 61.2% |
| African American | 10.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% | 8.8% |
| Asian | 8.1% | 18.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% | 8.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Medford | Wellesley |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 21 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 266.1:1 | 144:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.3% | 9.5% |
School Types
Medford
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Wellesley
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.