Excellent
#124 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 10% in state
Melrose Elementary School
Elementary School · Douglas County Sd 4 · Roseburg, OR
A Douglas County Sd 4 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2960 Melrose Rd, Roseburg, OR 97470
- Math 56% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Melrose Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Melrose Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,038/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roseburg), 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
$53,875
Median home value
$246,500
Median rent
$1,037/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseburg Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Hucrest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Fullerton IV Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Fir Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Douglas County Sd 4
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Melrose Elementary School is listed in Douglas County SD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Melrose Elementary School
Melrose Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roseburg, OR, part of Douglas County Sd 4, serving approximately 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Melrose Elementary School
What grades does Melrose Elementary School serve?
Melrose Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melrose Elementary School rank in OR?
Melrose Elementary School ranks #124 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Melrose Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Melrose Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melrose Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Melrose Elementary School a charter school?
No, Melrose Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melrose Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Melrose Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melrose Elementary School?
18.2% of students at Melrose Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (541) 440-4077
- Area population (ZIP 97470)
- 18,951
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 OSAS · 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 OSAS · 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 97470; 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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