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Melrose Middle
Middle School · Melrose
350 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA 02176
Enrollment
910
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
6.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
910
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
6.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#959 of 1,793
In Melrose
#7 of 8
public schools
In district
#7 of 8
Melrose
Equity
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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Melrose Middle
Middle School in Melrose · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Melrose Middle
Melrose Middle is a public middle school in Melrose, MA, part of Melrose. Melrose Middle serves approximately 910 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Melrose Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #959 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Melrose Middle show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- MA avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Melrose Middle — Students at Melrose Middle score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.
How Melrose Middle Compares
See how Melrose Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
350 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA 02176
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Melrose Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Galvin Middle School (rated 8.6/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Wakefield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Stoneham Central Middle School (rated 5.5/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Stoneham), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Melrose, see our Melrose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose High Melrose | 0.1 mi | 8.5 |
| Roosevelt Melrose | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Early Childhood Center Melrose | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| MELROSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Melrose | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Horace Mann Melrose | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Melrose | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Lincoln Melrose | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Winthrop Melrose | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Greenwood Wakefield | 1.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Colonial Park Stoneham | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Herbert Clark Hoover Melrose | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Stoneham High Stoneham | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Forestdale Malden | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| GREATER BOSTON ACADEMY Stoneham | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School Wakefield | 2.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Malden Early Learning Center Malden | 2.3 mi | 5.3 |
| South Stoneham | 1.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Galvin Middle School Wakefield | 2.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Wakefield Memorial High Wakefield | 2.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Stoneham Central Middle School Stoneham | 2.1 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02176 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$126,854
Median Home Value
$796,100
Median Rent
$1,933/mo
Population
29,488
College Educated
62%
Homeownership
67.8%
Avg Commute
35.7 min
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Median Age
44.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| John W Rogers Middle Rockland, MA | 6.1 |
| North Attleborough Middle North Attleborough, MA | 6.0 |
| Roosevelt Middle School New Bedford, MA | 6.0 |
| Sherwood Middle School Shrewsbury, MA | 6.0 |
| Furnace Brook Middle Marshfield, MA | 6.2 |
| James Sullivan Middle School Lowell, MA | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melrose Middle
What grades does Melrose Middle serve?
Melrose Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Melrose Middle?
Melrose Middle has an enrollment of approximately 910 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Middle is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melrose Middle rank in MA?
Melrose Middle ranks #959 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Melrose Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Melrose Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melrose Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Melrose Middle a charter school?
No, Melrose Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melrose Middle a Title I school?
No, Melrose Middle is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 910
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (781) 979-2100
Resources & Links
District
Melrose- District Enrollment
- 3,892
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,030
- District Rank
- #7 of 8
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