Medford, Massachusetts
Medford Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of a diverse district just north of Boston. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
Sources: Massachusetts DESE, school and district profiles.
High needs is a state count, not a score. It includes every student who is from a low income household, learning English, or receiving special education services, and counts each one only once. The median across all 396 Massachusetts districts is 46.7 percent.
District Overview
| District | Medford Public Schools |
| Enrollment (2025-26) | 4,120 |
| Schools | 8 |
| High school | Medford High & Vocational Technical |
Student Population
Medford’s students reflect the city’s diversity. Roughly one in eight is an English learner, and about half are classified by the state as high needs. For the precise current breakdown, see the DESE district profile.
| English learners | 12.6% |
| High needs | 50.8% |
| Four-year graduation rate | 90.9% |
Academic Performance & Context
Medford’s four-year graduation rate was about 90.9% for the most recent reported cohort, above the state average. MCAS results, graduation rates, per-pupil spending, and accountability data are published and updated each year by DESE. Because these change annually, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
Sources
MA DESE, Medford Public Schools Student Profile (code 01760000). Accessed 2026.