School district or education agency · NCES 2507530

Medfield

Medfield, MA

District overview See comparisons

Students2,504

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools5

operational schools · 2023–24

Students2,504

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$20,797

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictMAUnited States

Academic standing2025

81st percentile55th percentile45th percentile

This district is 26 percentile points higher than the state figure and 36 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

7.3%22.8%27.8%

This district is 15.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 20.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$21,787$24,997$19,509

This district is $3,210 per student lower than the state figure and $2,278 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$20,797$22,954$15,859

This district is $2,157 per student lower than the state figure and $4,938 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$758$1,661$1,964

This district is $903 per student lower than the state figure and $1,206 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$117$103$336

This district is $14 per student higher than the state figure and $219 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,932$4,157$1,793

This district is $1,225 per student lower than the state figure and $1,139 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$13,910$13,633$8,742

This district is $277 per student higher than the state figure and $5,168 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,361$5,688$3,769

This district is $1,327 per student lower than the state figure and $592 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$356$8,192$11,715

This district is $7,836 per student lower than the state figure and $11,359 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$452$467$869

This district is $15 per student lower than the state figure and $417 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

12:112:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 3.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

259:1339:1376:1

This district is 80 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 117 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

151.6161.4138.9

This district is 9.8 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 12.7 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

30.130.918.5

This district is 0.8 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 11.6 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.61.50.9

This district is 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.7 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%98.1%99.0%

This district is 1.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.0%2.2%2.6%

This district is 2.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

2.0%3.5%2.9%

This district is 1.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.1%11.1%12.0%

This district is 10.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

12.2%17.8%14.0%

This district is 5.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

6.4%5.0%3.9%

This district is 1.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

99.0%93.7%95.8%

This district is 5.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-1.0%+0.5%+0.5%

This district is 1.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.1%2.7%4.5%

This district is 2.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.7%7.1%9.0%

This district is 5.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.6%4.3%6.7%

This district is 3.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

1.6%10.4%14.4%

This district is 8.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 12.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K51 students

2.0%

Kindergarten–grade 51,163 students

46.4%

Grades 6–8585 students

23.4%

Grades 9–12699 students

27.9%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten51

Kindergarten193

Grade 1177

Grade 2207

Grade 3182

Grade 4206

Grade 5198

Grade 6193

Grade 7192

Grade 8200

Grade 9163

Grade 10176

Grade 11175

Grade 12185

Students by race and ethnicity

White2,137 (85.3%)

Hispanic/Latino125 (5.0%)

Two or more races96 (3.8%)

Asian95 (3.8%)

Black or African American44 (1.8%)

American Indian or Alaska Native6 (0.2%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

51Students enrolled in pre-K

3.3Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

15.5:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District2.0%

MA3.5%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

379.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

208.9Teachers, full-time equivalent

9.7School counselors, full-time equivalent

4School psychologists, full-time equivalent

75.3Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

4.3Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

18School administrators, full-time equivalent

23.9Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers3.3 FTE

Kindergarten teachers12.8 FTE

Elementary teachers131.6 FTE

Secondary teachers61.3 FTE

Elementary school counselors5.4 FTE

Secondary school counselors4.2 FTE

Instructional coordinators1 FTE

District administrators4.8 FTE

District administrative support6.8 FTE

School administrative support13.4 FTE

Library and media support5 FTE

Other support staff4.5 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

182Total completers

182Regular diplomas

0Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

MA98.1%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.0%

MA2.2%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

1.1%Students learning English28 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.1%

MA11.1%

U.S.12.0%

12.2%Students receiving IDEA special-education services302 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District12.2%

MA17.8%

U.S.14.0%

6.4%Students with Section 504 plans158 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District6.4%

MA5.0%

U.S.3.9%

0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services4 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.2%

MA2.3%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

99.0%Teachers reported as certified

49Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District99.0%

MA93.7%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

2,934children ages 5 to 17

46estimated to live in families below the poverty line

1.6%about 1 in 63 school-age children

District1.6%

MA10.4%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in MA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

AuburnAuburn, MA2,499 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →East LongmeadowEast Longmeadow, MA2,507 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →SudburySudbury, MA2,539 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Dighton-RehobothDighton, MA2,549 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →FoxboroughFoxborough, MA2,485 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Fem1,144 assessments

83 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged2,113 assessments

83 out of 100

White students1,990 assessments

81 out of 100

Mal1,162 assessments

80 out of 100

Hispanic students50 assessments

56 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students168 assessments

54 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

3Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

5Suburb setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

4.4%Federal

24.2%State

71.4%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$20,797Total current spending per student

$12,982Instruction per student

$7,219Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$2.4MFederal revenue4.4% of total revenue

$13.4MState revenue24.2% of total revenue

$39.4MLocal revenue71.4% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$12,982Instructionper student

$7,219Student and instructional supportper student

$2,932Special educationper student

$1,974Building operations and maintenanceper student

$793Student transportationper student

$594Food servicesper student

$90Technologyper student

People costs

$35.2MSalaries$13,910 per student

$11MEmployee benefits$4,361 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$296KEquipmentFY 2023

$1.9MCapital outlay$758 per student

$1.6MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$900KDebt outstanding at year end$356 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$1.1MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$64KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$666KIDEA special education$263 per student

$1.4MChild nutrition$536 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$19,934

FY 2023$20,797

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,210

FY 2023$758

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$808

FY 2023$356

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2110.1%

249 of 2,475 students

2021–228.4%

209 of 2,481 students

2022–237.3%

180 of 2,465 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1.3Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE5 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE5 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs5 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

8Out-of-school suspensions5 reporting schoolsSee schools →6In-school suspensions5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests5 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi5 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber5 reporting schools

1Student devices reported5 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?7.3% chronically absent2022–23 · 2,465 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Improved overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?6 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$20,797current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?259:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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