District Overview
Located at 489 Winthrop Street in Medford, Massachusetts, Medford Public Schools serves as a comprehensive, fully operational public district situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. The district operates eight schools designed to support a complete educational journey spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside tailored ungraded academic programs. With a total student body of 4,170 learners, the district fosters a diverse and dynamic community; its student population includes 2,337 White, 680 Hispanic, 483 Black, 385 Asian, and 245 multiracial students, alongside Native American and Pacific Islander representation. Grade enrollment remains remarkably stable throughout the academic pipeline, maintaining healthy cohorts of roughly 300 students per grade from kindergarten through high school graduation.

To ensure comprehensive support for its diverse student body, the district maintains a robust and well-resourced operational environment backed by more than 1,350 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 821 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 100 instructional aides, and over 430 specialized support staff, ensuring that classrooms benefit from strong instructional guidance and auxiliary student services. As a non-charter, traditional public school system, Medford Public Schools balances local community accessibility with the structural capacity of a major suburban district. Families, educators, and researchers looking to learn more about the district's programs and community initiatives can visit their official portal at www.mps02155.org or reach the central administrative office at (781) 393-2442.
8
Total Schools
4,170
Total Students
821.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Medford
Demographic Student Count
White2,337
Hispanic680
Black483
Asian385
Two or More245
American Indian20
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    2,337 (56.3%)
  • Hispanic
    680 (16.4%)
  • Black
    483 (11.6%)
  • Asian
    385 (9.3%)
  • Two or More
    245 (5.9%)
  • American Indian
    20 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Medford
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:4,170*
Teachers (FTE):821.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.1
Schools in Medford
Found 8 Schools