It is named for John Brooks, who was born in Medford, became a Revolutionary War veteran, and was later Governor of Massachusetts from 1816 to 1823.
Initial results included better attendance, fewer trips to the nurse and better student behavior.
[15] Named after a former mayor of Medford, the John J. McGlynn Elementary School shares a building and campus with the McGlynn Middle School on the eastern bank of the Mystic River, between Medford Square and Wellington Circle.
[27] Located on the eastern bank of the Mystic river, south of Medford Square, it is immediately adjacent to the McGlynn schools.
Fulton Heights Academy which is part of Andrews Middle School is dedicated to special needs children with social/emotional and behavioral/academic disabilities.