Enrollment
464
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Medford, MA
John J. Mcglynn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John J. Mcglynn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250756002063
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J. Mcglynn Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 464
- students enrolled
John J. Mcglynn Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J. Mcglynn Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Medford, MA.
School address
District: Medford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250756002063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John J. Mcglynn Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at John J. Mcglynn Middle School
John J. Mcglynn Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Medford, Massachusetts, enrolling 464 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, John J. Mcglynn Middle School is leaner than roughly 85% of Massachusetts schools and 23% under the state's 12.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 150 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Medford's middle schools, it stands alongside Madeleine Dugger Andrews (435 students): John J. Mcglynn Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 9.7:1).
Medford also operates Medford High (1,195 students) and Milton Fuller Roberts (586 students) alongside John J. Mcglynn Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John J. Mcglynn Middle School compares
John J. Mcglynn Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,504
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 14.5%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, John J. Mcglynn Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford, which includes John J. Mcglynn Middle School.
$23,504
Per student
+5%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 26.2%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John J. Mcglynn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Fuller Roberts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooks School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John J Mcglynn Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Dugger Andrews | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John J. Mcglynn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Medford
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John J. Mcglynn Middle School
How many students attend John J. Mcglynn Middle School?
John J. Mcglynn Middle School has 464 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Medford, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J. Mcglynn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John J. Mcglynn Middle School is 9.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J. Mcglynn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John J. Mcglynn Middle School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Medford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J. Mcglynn Middle School?
John J. Mcglynn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John J. Mcglynn Middle School rank among public schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, John J. Mcglynn Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Medford, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Medford on the city page.
Is John J. Mcglynn Middle School a good school?
John J. Mcglynn Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Medford?
Besides John J. Mcglynn Middle School, Medford also operates Medford High (1,195 students), Milton Fuller Roberts (586 students), and Brooks School (556 students). See the Medford district page for the complete list.
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