Robert E. Melican Middle School vs Sherwood Middle School
Robert E. Melican Middle School has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 6.1/10. Sherwood Middle School is significantly larger with 917 students, about 1.6× the size of Robert E. Melican Middle School (569). In math proficiency, Sherwood Middle School leads at 71.0%.
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Robert E. Melican Middle School
Northborough, MA
7.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
569 students
Sherwood Middle School
Shrewsbury, MA
6.1/10
Middle School5th – 6th
917 students
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| Metric | Robert E. Melican Middle School | Sherwood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Growth Score | 6.1 | 4.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 8.3 | 4.9 |
| State Rank | #586 of 1,793 | #979 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 67th | 46th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Robert E. Melican Middle School | Sherwood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 71.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 65.0% | 72.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Robert E. Melican Middle School | Sherwood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 5th – 6th |
| Enrollment | 569 | 917 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Northborough | Shrewsbury |
| City | Northborough | Shrewsbury |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Northborough (01532) | Shrewsbury (01545) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $174,358 | $136,225 |
| Median Home Value | $598,500 | $555,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,087 | $2,046 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 67.4% | 65.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 30 min |