JOHN GLENN MIDDLE SCHOOL

John Glenn Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Bedford school district, located in Bedford, MA with about 583 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, John Glenn Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John Glenn Middle School (JGMS), located at 99 McMahon Road in Bedford, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Bedford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside a focus on community building, JGMS aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while helping them develop as responsible and empathetic citizens.

Beyond its core academic offerings, John Glenn Middle School places a strong value on the "whole child" approach, providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and arts programs designed to help students explore their interests and build meaningful relationships. The school maintains a close-knit school culture, often leveraging its location near the Hanscom Air Force Base to welcome a unique demographic of military-connected families, which contributes to a vibrant and global perspective within the classroom. Through collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the community, JGMS strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports every student’s individual success.

For more information, contact John Glenn Middle at (781) 275-3201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.