Medford School District

The Medford School District is located in Medford, MA and includes 9 schools that serve 4,861 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Medford School District spends $14,091 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Medford School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Medford School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Medford School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Medford School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.