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John J McGlynn Elementary School

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 608 students

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5 stars

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Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013

entire staff is always concerned about each student ... my daughter has been given a unique attention ... I am grateful for their dedication.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2010

As father for 1 Grade student . i like the retired Principal she is graet . but i have bad expireince with one teacher
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

I think its a great school, my daughter is learning alot and the teachers here are wonderful, they want the children to learn and progress. My daughter LOVES her teacher and the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

The McGlynn Middle School has the most outstanding new principal who understands that there is more to teaching than academics and the teachers are the kindest and friendliest of any in town. The students respect the rules and are involved during the entire day.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 3, 2008

I am a student at the school and this is the best school I've been to since i came from New York.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 12, 2006

I can not say enough about the McGlynn school. The Principal Mr.Depersio is the best principal I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is very involved in the activities at the school and always makes himself available. The teachers are also amazing and deserve out applause. My daughter loves school and I feel her progress is remarkable.
—Submitted by Julie King, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
57%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
37%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
50%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students55%
Female57%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asian54%
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students72%
Female65%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students42%
Female49%
Male35%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students27%
Female28%
Male27%
African American10%
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students71%
Female71%
Male73%
African American61%
Asian82%
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students59%
Female55%
Male65%
African American61%
Asian87%
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students58%
Female55%
Male61%
African American50%
Asian75%
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 56% 70%
Black 16% 8%
Asian 13% 5%
Hispanic 12% 14%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3002 Mystic Valley Parkway
Medford, MA 02155
Phone: (781) 393-2333

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