- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
John J. Mcglynn Middle School shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 250756002063 · Medford, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 9.5:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Medford High (1,195 students)
John J. Mcglynn Middle School shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John J. Mcglynn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medford High
Medford High
1,195 students
- Milton Fuller
Milton Fuller Roberts
586 students
- Brooks School
Brooks School
556 students
- John J Mcglynn
John J Mcglynn Elementary School
505 students
- This school 464
John J. Mcglynn Middle School
464 students
- Madeleine Dugg 435
Madeleine Dugger Andrews
435 students
What this shows John J. Mcglynn Middle School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How John J. Mcglynn Middle School compares
John J. Mcglynn Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$24,338
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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.
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
District finance for Medford reports $24,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), down 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.