John J McGlynn Elementary School

3002 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155

mcglynnes.mps02155.org/

505 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The John J. McGlynn Elementary School, located at 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford, Massachusetts, serves as a key pillar of the Medford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character among its student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare students to be critical thinkers and engaged members of their local and global communities.

Beyond its academic core, the McGlynn Elementary School places a high value on home-school partnerships and community involvement. The school encourages parents and guardians to participate actively in their child's educational journey, creating a collaborative atmosphere that supports diverse learning styles. With a focus on modern educational practices and dedicated faculty, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to achieve their full potential in a safe and welcoming setting.

505

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John J McGlynn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	142
Black	76
Asian	72
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
195 (38.7%)
Hispanic
142 (28.2%)
Black
76 (15.1%)
Asian
72 (14.3%)
Two or More
17 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Medford
Phone:	(781)393-2333
Website:	http://mcglynnes.mps02155.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 71