John J McGlynn Elementary School

3002 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155

www.mps02155.org/schools-2/mcglynn-elementary-school/

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-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.

481

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

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	210
Hispanic	111
Black	52
Asian	82
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
210 (43.8 %)
Hispanic
111 (23.1 %)
Asian
82 (17.1 %)
Black
52 (10.8 %)
Two or More
23 (4.8 %)
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://www.mps02155.org/schools-2/mcglynn-elementary-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 86