John J. McGlynn Middle School

Summary:

John J. McGlynn Middle School is a public middle school located in Medford, MA, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 461. The school is part of the Medford school district, which is ranked 225 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John J. McGlynn Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and Medford district averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 27.52% in ELA, 26.78% in Math, and 29.23% in Science, all significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Asian and White students generally performing better than African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. John J. McGlynn Middle School has been ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts middle schools for the past several years, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The nearby Madeleine Dugger Andrews Middle School, which is also part of the Medford district, consistently outperforms John J. McGlynn Middle School on MCAS assessments and has a higher 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the nearby Winchester and Cambridge school districts, which have higher overall rankings, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance on MCAS assessments compared to John J. McGlynn Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3004 Mystic Valley Parkway
       Medford, MA  02155


(781) 393-2333

District: Medford

SchoolDigger Rank:
310th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,163 Help


Students who attend John J. McGlynn Middle School usually attend:

High:    Medford High

Feeder schools for John J. McGlynn Middle School:

Elementary:    Brooks School
    John J McGlynn Elementary School
    Milton Fuller Roberts
    Missituk Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.7%
Hispanic:
16.9%
African American:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.3% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at John J. McGlynn Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.7%), Hispanic (16.9%), African American (13%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John J. McGlynn Middle School is $21,163.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John J. McGlynn Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks John J. McGlynn Middle School 310th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See John J. McGlynn Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Medford:

SchoolDigger ranks Medford 225th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John J. McGlynn Middle School

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Rank History for all students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 33.19 259th 356 27.2%
2006 26.27 308th 399 22.8%
2007 31.43 291st 399 27.1%
2008 43.02 250th 407 38.6%
2009 45.85 249th 409 39.1%
2010 48.00 253rd 434 41.7%
2011 46.87 261st 449 41.9%
2012 51.33 242nd 455 46.8%
2013 37.71 307th 455 32.5%
2014 38.00 300th 455 34.1%
2015 29.40 324th 441 26.5%
2016 46.02 261st 482 45.9%
2017 25.15 367th 487 24.6%
2018 29.12 352nd 484 27.3%
2019 21.36 395th 498 20.7%
2021 30.25 336th 501 32.9%
2022 35.39 312th 497 37.2%
2023 38.68 294th 501 41.3%
2024 33.34 310th 493 37.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.08 67th 127 47.2%
2019 29.60 125th 138 9.4%
2021 40.78 68th 135 49.6%
2022 34.05 146th 154 5.2%
2023 41.98 77th 155 50.3%
2024 33.15 169th 180 6.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.38 310th 467 33.6%
2019 22.12 419th 484 13.4%
2021 27.86 377th 489 22.9%
2022 25.13 403rd 503 19.9%
2023 41.99 216th 444 51.4%
2024 55.01 139th 441 68.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.62 239th 438 45.4%
2019 22.42 383rd 452 15.3%
2021 30.96 336th 462 27.3%
2022 22.67 406th 489 17.0%
2023 21.97 402nd 481 16.4%
2024 20.46 400th 469 14.7%
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Rank History for Female students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.28 340th 463 26.6%
2019 20.07 395th 478 17.4%
2021 32.68 319th 483 34.0%
2022 32.01 336th 494 32.0%
2023 32.03 331st 489 32.3%
2024 33.09 306th 481 36.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.53 347th 417 16.8%
2019 20.20 369th 424 13.0%
2021 30.45 290th 431 32.7%
2022 47.94 168th 445 62.2%
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Rank History for Male students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.75 340th 466 27.0%
2019 21.62 384th 478 19.7%
2021 28.50 338th 485 30.3%
2022 37.97 291st 497 41.4%
2023 43.71 262nd 489 46.4%
2024 32.84 306th 483 36.6%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.27 349th 491 28.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.37 168th 339 50.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.95 108th 119 9.2%
2019 10.76 119th 128 7.0%
2021 18.55 100th 123 18.7%
2022 5.14 131st 135 3.0%
2023 14.67 114th 134 14.9%
2024 22.89 90th 120 25.0%
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Rank History for African American students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.43 92nd 172 46.5%
2019 31.19 142nd 195 27.2%
2021 38.50 124th 193 35.8%
2022 34.30 138th 212 34.9%
2023 25.12 171st 209 18.2%
2024 34.47 133rd 202 34.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.93 147th 309 52.4%
2019 27.33 251st 322 22.0%
2021 20.11 299th 335 10.7%
2022 25.28 297th 368 19.3%
2023 21.47 314th 364 13.7%
2024 25.12 302nd 378 20.1%
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Rank History for White students at John J. McGlynn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.03 345th 395 12.7%
2019 11.04 370th 396 6.6%
2021 25.49 313th 401 21.9%
2022 34.45 258th 404 36.1%
2023 35.03 256th 403 36.5%
2024 23.30 299th 392 23.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Friday, March 27, 2009

Open Quote Very well run school, principal hires & develops excellent teachers, admin knows the students well. Excellent experience for two kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John J. McGlynn Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 400 98 27 41 3 n/a n/a 0 569
2006 365 101 36 43 2 n/a n/a 3 550
2007 343 96 34 53 0 n/a n/a 3 529
2008 358 86 46 51 0 n/a n/a 3 544
2009 367 83 46 50 0 0 3 0 549
2010 397 83 60 48 0 0 3 0 591
2011 365 97 47 47 0 0 4 0 560
2012 349 92 55 52 0 0 14 0 562
2013 346 107 45 54 0 0 14 0 566
2014 307 105 52 55 0 0 12 0 531
2015 277 83 45 57 0 0 14 0 476
2016 249 80 56 52 0 0 12 0 449
2017 260 73 60 68 2 0 13 0 476
2018 232 75 69 66 1 0 17 0 460
2019 208 87 57 79 0 1 16 0 448
2020 220 89 46 77 2 1 19 0 454
2021 227 81 36 76 1 0 19 0 440
2022 249 68 39 74 1 1 23 2 457
2023 257 60 46 72 1 1 23 1 461
2024 232 56 43 73 2 0 24 2 432

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John J. McGlynn Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 569 48.0 11.9 25
2006 550 45.0 12.2 33.8
2007 529 48.0 11.0 34.6
2008 544 40.8 13.3 30.9
2009 549 40.4 13.6 31.3
2010 591 35.7 16.5 32.1
2011 560 40.1 13.9 32.7
2012 562 47.2 11.8 34.3
2013 566 46.1 12.2 32.7
2014 531 46.5 11.4 39.4
2015 476 49.0 9.7 43.3
2016 449 50.0 8.9 n/a
2017 476 53.6 8.8 n/a
2018 460 51.4 8.9 n/a
2019 448 50.9 8.8 n/a
2020 454 52.0 8.7 n/a
2021 440 52.0 8.4 n/a
2022 457 49.8 9.1 n/a
2023 461 49.1 9.3 n/a
2024 432 49.4 8.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John J. McGlynn Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 569 48.0 11.9 25
2006 550 45.0 12.2 33.8
2007 529 48.0 11.0 34.6
2008 544 40.8 13.3 30.9
2009 549 40.4 13.6 31.3
2010 591 35.7 16.5 32.1
2011 560 40.1 13.9 32.7
2012 562 47.2 11.8 34.3
2013 566 46.1 12.2 32.7
2014 531 46.5 11.4 39.4
2015 476 49.0 9.7 43.3
2016 449 50.0 8.9 n/a
2017 476 53.6 8.8 n/a
2018 460 51.4 8.9 n/a
2019 448 50.9 8.8 n/a
2020 454 52.0 8.7 n/a
2021 440 52.0 8.4 n/a
2022 457 49.8 9.1 n/a
2023 461 49.1 9.3 n/a
2024 432 49.4 8.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John J. McGlynn Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $306 (1.6%) $19,029 (98.4%) $19,335
2020 $223 (1.0%) $21,058 (99.0%) $21,281
2021 $706 (3.3%) $20,456 (96.7%) $21,163

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John J. McGlynn Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 395th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 294th of 501 Middle schools
 20.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (John J. McGlynn Middle School)3024.8
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Medford)3931.7
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (John J. McGlynn Middle School)1525.6
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Medford)3132.6
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John J. McGlynn Middle School)3930.7
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Medford)4935.6
 13.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (John J. McGlynn Middle School)2625
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Medford)3728.6
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John J. McGlynn Middle School)3939
 0%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Medford)5345.5
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (John J. McGlynn Middle School)2537.6
 12.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Medford)4240.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (John J. McGlynn Middle School)2839
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Medford)4245.8
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (John J. McGlynn Middle School)3531.6
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Medford)4840.3
 7.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (John J. McGlynn Middle School)2229.4
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Medford)4036
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (John J. McGlynn Middle School)2839
 11%
   All Grades Science (Medford)4242.7
 0.7%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448461
 2.9%
African American8760
 31%
American Indian01
Asian5746
 19.3%
Hispanic7972
 8.9%
Pacific Islander11
White208257
 23.6%
Two or More Races1623
 43.8%


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John J. McGlynn Middle School ranks 310th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend John J. McGlynn Middle School usually go on to attend Medford High

In the 2023-24 school year, 432 students attended John J. McGlynn Middle School.

Students at John J. McGlynn Middle School are 54% White, 17% Hispanic, 13% African American, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races.


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