B
Good
76/100

Medford High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 489 Winthrop Street, Medford, MA 02155
Overall
B
76/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 63% · Math 58% proficient · 61st percentile in Massachusetts
Graduation
B
91% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

76
Repit Score
out of 100
1,191
Students
enrolled
9.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%61/100reading 60th percentile, math 61st percentile among Massachusetts high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%59/10091% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency63% (+10 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency58% (+9 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate91% (+5 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%62%reading +5 pts, math -1 pts57th percentile (list)
Black35%35%reading -6 pts, math -2 pts50th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +16 pts, math +20 pts88th percentile (list)
Asian65%75%reading -13 pts, math -7 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income52%42%reading +14 pts, math +8 pts69th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 489 Winthrop Street
City Medford
ZIP Code 02155
District 2507560
NCES School ID 250756001176
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02155

Understanding the community around Medford High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $115,048
Per Capita Income $56,897
Poverty Rate 2.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 57.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.0%
High School or Higher 93.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $669,600
Median Rent $2,311
Owner-Occupied 53.3%
Renter-Occupied 46.7%
View full data for ZIP 02155 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Medford High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.5%
Hispanic/Latino 16.0%
Black 14.2%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More Races 4.7%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,191
Teachers (FTE) 127.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Medford High?
Medford High has a Repit School Score of 76 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Medford High?
Medford High has 1,191 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.
What grades does Medford High serve?
Medford High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Medford High receive per student?
Medford High receives $26,811 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Medford High in 02155 ▼
Avg Home Value
$843,467
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,377
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
46.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026