Melrose School District
School District · Melrose, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,892
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,892
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#69 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,030
$4,341 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,892 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Melrose ranks #69 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Melrose's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Winthrop (8.3/10), Melrose High (8.2/10), and Roosevelt (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Melrose
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winthrop | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Melrose High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Roosevelt | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Horace Mann | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Herbert Clark Hoover | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Melrose Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $17,030 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Melrose is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Winthrop, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Melrose students show an average math proficiency of 66.2% and ELA proficiency of 71.0%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Melrose
- Total Enrollment
- 3,892
- Teachers (FTE)
- 283
- District spending per student
- $17,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Melrose?
Melrose's district-level spending was $17,030 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Winthrop 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 66.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.0%. 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 7.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.0%
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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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