Melrose School District
School District · Melrose, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,030
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,030
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#96 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,030
$4,341 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,892 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
About Melrose
Melrose is a Melrose, Massachusetts school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,892 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $17,030 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Melrose demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Melrose High, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Melrose students show an average math proficiency of 63.5% and ELA proficiency of 67.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Melrose, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Melrose with test data.
Schools in Melrose
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Melrose
- Total Enrollment
- 3,892
- Teachers (FTE)
- 283
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Melrose?
Melrose has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Melrose?
The average composite rating for Melrose is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Melrose?
Melrose spends $17,030 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Melrose?
The average student-teacher ratio in Melrose is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Melrose?
Melrose High is the highest-rated school in Melrose with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Melrose?
Across schools in Melrose with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Melrose compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Melrose has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Melrose with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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