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Very Good

#472 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 26% in state

Roosevelt

Elementary School · Melrose

253 Vinton Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Enrollment

403

Student-Teacher

16.8:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#472 of 1,793

In Melrose

#3 of 8

public schools

In district

#3 of 8

Melrose

Equity

9.2 / 10

Excellent

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Roosevelt

7.5/10

Elementary School in Melrose · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Melrose Middle

6.1/10

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8.5/10

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About Roosevelt

Roosevelt is a public elementary school in Melrose, MA, part of Melrose. Roosevelt serves approximately 403 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Roosevelt has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #472 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Roosevelt show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.5 pts above district
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.0
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+22.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.4 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,030
Chronic Absenteeism7.2%

Roosevelt — Students at Roosevelt score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 63.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 68.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62.3%
ELA
69.8%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
64.8%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
69.8%
2023
Math
65%
ELA
66.3%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2025
Math
64.3%
ELA
69%

* 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: 8.6/10.

How Roosevelt Compares

See how Roosevelt performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.5/10
74th percentile in MA
Academic
8.9/10
Excellent
Growth
8.6/10
Excellent
Environment
2.5/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
24 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.2%

Location

253 Vinton Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Roosevelt may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. South (rated 8.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Stoneham), which scores notably higher. Another option is Winthrop (rated 8.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Horace Mann (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Melrose, see our Melrose schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Melrose Middle Melrose 0.3 mi 6.1
Melrose High Melrose 0.3 mi 8.5
MELROSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Melrose 0.5 mi 5.2
Early Childhood Center Melrose 0.5 mi 5.7
ST MARY'S SCHOOL Melrose 0.9 mi 5.4
Lincoln Melrose 1.0 mi 6.1
Colonial Park Stoneham 0.8 mi 7.1
Horace Mann Melrose 0.8 mi 7.3
Greenwood Wakefield 1.1 mi 5.1
Stoneham High Stoneham 1.0 mi 7.4
Winthrop Melrose 1.1 mi 8.0
GREATER BOSTON ACADEMY Stoneham 1.3 mi 5.2
Herbert Clark Hoover Melrose 1.6 mi 7.1
Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School Wakefield 2.0 mi 5.0
South Stoneham 1.6 mi 8.8
Forestdale Malden 2.0 mi 5.9
Stoneham Central Middle School Stoneham 1.8 mi 5.5
ST PATRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Stoneham 1.8 mi 4.2
Galvin Middle School Wakefield 2.3 mi 8.6
Malden Early Learning Center Malden 2.4 mi 5.3

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
BELMONT DAY SCHOOL Belmont, MA 7.5
Beaver Brook Elementary Abington, MA 7.5
Bentley Academy Innovation School Salem, MA 7.5
Deerfield Elementary South Deerfield, MA 7.5
Dolbeare Wakefield, MA 7.5
Elias Brookings Springfield, MA 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Roosevelt

What grades does Roosevelt serve?

Roosevelt serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Roosevelt?

Roosevelt has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt?

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roosevelt rank in MA?

Roosevelt ranks #472 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Roosevelt's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Roosevelt?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Roosevelt a charter school?

No, Roosevelt is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roosevelt a Title I school?

No, Roosevelt is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
69 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
403
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.2%

District

Melrose
District Enrollment
3,892
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,030
District Rank
#3 of 8

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