School Overview
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.
597
Total Students
55.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Glenn Middle
Demographic Student Count
White367
Hispanic38
Black45
Asian115
Two or More32
  • White
    367 (61.5 %)
  • Asian
    115 (19.3 %)
  • Black
    45 (7.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (6.4 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (5.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bedford
Phone: (781)275-3201
Website: http://www.bedfordps.org/middle-school
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 188
Grade 7 202
Grade 8 207

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Glenn Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6188
Grade 7202
Grade 8207
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Glenn Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30150.4%
Male29649.6%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)