Excellent
#205 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 11% in state
Melrose High
High School · Melrose · Melrose, MA
A high school in Melrose, MA where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA 02176
- Math 64% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Melrose High score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Melrose High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Average534/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Melrose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,854
Median home value
$796,100
Median rent
$1,933/mo
College educated
62%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02176; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneham HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Saugus HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 727 | Compare → |
| Mystic Valley Regional Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,653 | Compare → |
| Wakefield Memorial HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 840 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Melrose
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Melrose High is listed in Melrose; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Melrose High
Melrose High is a public high school in Melrose, MA, part of Melrose, serving approximately 959 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Melrose High
What grades does Melrose High serve?
Melrose High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Melrose High?
Melrose High has an enrollment of approximately 959 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose High?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose High is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melrose High rank in MA?
Melrose High ranks #205 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Melrose High's MySchoolScout rating?
Melrose High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Melrose High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melrose High has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Melrose High a charter school?
No, Melrose High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melrose High a Title I school?
No, Melrose High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 959
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (781) 979-2200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 02176)
- 29,488
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02176; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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