JOHN J. MCGLYNN MIDDLE SCHOOL
John J. McGlynn Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Medford school district, located in Medford, MA with about 460 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 51 teachers, John J. McGlynn Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 J. McGlynn Middle School, located on the Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Medford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the McGlynn Middle School aims to cultivate a community where students feel challenged, respected, and prepared to engage as responsible citizens.
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a balance of core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—and a variety of elective offerings. Beyond the classroom, the McGlynn Middle School encourages student involvement through extracurricular activities, athletics, and school-wide initiatives that promote school spirit and inclusivity. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, families, and the wider Medford community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to succeed in their educational journey.
For more information, contact John J. McGlynn Middle School at (781) 393-2333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
JOHN J. MCGLYNN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Medford, MA with about 460 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Medford
- Total Students:
- 460
- Teachers:
- 51.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 460 students
- White
- 50.4%
- Black or African American
- 16.3%
- Asian
- 15.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.