John J. McGlynn Middle School
464 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
John J. McGlynn Middle School, located on the Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Medford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the McGlynn Middle School aims to cultivate a community where students feel challenged, respected, and prepared to engage as responsible citizens.
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a balance of core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—and a variety of elective offerings. Beyond the classroom, the McGlynn Middle School encourages student involvement through extracurricular activities, athletics, and school-wide initiatives that promote school spirit and inclusivity. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, families, and the wider Medford community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to succeed in their educational journey.
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a balance of core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—and a variety of elective offerings. Beyond the classroom, the McGlynn Middle School encourages student involvement through extracurricular activities, athletics, and school-wide initiatives that promote school spirit and inclusivity. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, families, and the wider Medford community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to succeed in their educational journey.
464
Total Students
52.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 232 |
| Hispanic | 88 |
| Black | 67 |
| Asian | 40 |
| Two or More | 29 |
| American Indian | 6 |
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White232 (50.2%)
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Hispanic88 (19.0%)
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Black67 (14.5%)
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Asian40 (8.7%)
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Two or More29 (6.3%)
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American Indian6 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle 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://mcglynnms.mps02155.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 464 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 52.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
153
Grade 7
154
Grade 8
157
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 153 |
| Grade 7 | 154 |
| Grade 8 | 157 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 219 | 47.2% |
| Male | 243 | 52.4% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 0.4% |
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