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Medford schools rank 98th out of 135 in state

Print | Comments () Posted by Matt Byrne September 6, 2011 10:04 AM

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By Matt Byrne, Town Correspondent

Medford schools ranked 98th out of 135 districts in the state, according to a recent survey by Boston Magazine.

The rankings used standardized test scores over time, class size, per-student spending, graduation rate, sports offerings, and Advanced Placement options.

Many of the top-tier districts follow a traditional pattern: small class sizes, healthy per-pupil spending, a high graduation rate, many sports offered, and options for Advanced Placement courses.

With 4,849 students and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1, Medford graduates 78 percent of its students, offers 43 sports teams, and 15 Advanced Placement courses.

The district also spends $12,818 per student, and offers both full-day and half-day kindergarten.