Best Public Schools in Melrose, MA

Summary:

The city of Melrose, Massachusetts is home to a strong school district, with 8 schools serving students from early childhood through high school. The district boasts several standout institutions, including Winthrop Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary, which consistently rank among the top schools in the state. These elementary schools excel in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with over 70% of students proficient or better.

At the secondary level, Melrose High School stands out with a high 4-year graduation rate of 97.3% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. The district's overall academic performance is strong, with schools generally outperforming the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments. While the schools have varying levels of racial diversity, the data does not suggest a clear correlation between racial composition and academic achievement.

The Melrose school district demonstrates a well-rounded and effective educational system, with specialized funding for early childhood education and a focus on maintaining low student-teacher ratios. The district's commitment to excellence is evident in the consistent high performance of its schools, making it an attractive option for families seeking a quality education for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Herbert Clark Hoover	Public	K-5	37 Glendower Road	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 979-2180	283	23	12.1		209 (73.9%)	18 (6.4%)	23 (8.1%)	22 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	78.5	203^rd of 916 public elementary schools	77.8%		74.6	238^th of 928 public elementary schools	74.4%	35	70.5	46.9	60.4					58.9	76.7	53.1	52.8					60.0	56.6			56.6		$12,773	$283	$12,491
Horace Mann	Public	K-5	40 Damon Avenue	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	No	(781) 979-2190	266	16	17.1		224 (84.2%)	9 (3.4%)	15 (5.6%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	96	11^th of 916 public elementary schools	98.8%		89.6	80^th of 928 public elementary schools	91.4%	69	82.2	73.8	75.6					77.3	82.2	83.7	80.0					82.0	71.1			71.1		$12,922	$283	$12,639
Lincoln	Public	K-5	80 West Wyoming Avenue	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 979-2250	412	32	13.0		245 (59.5%)	30 (7.3%)	33 (8.0%)	64 (15.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.5%)	75.9	236^th of 916 public elementary schools	74.2%		81.8	164^th of 928 public elementary schools	82.3%	72	63.6	53.5	49.2					56.0	66.2	53.5	56.9					59.5	49.2			49.2		$13,755	$283	$13,473
Melrose High	Public	9-12	360 Lynn Fells Parkway	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	No	(781) 979-2200	959	78	12.2		695 (72.5%)	90 (9.4%)	66 (6.9%)	59 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.5%)	82.9	67^th of 348 public high schools	80.7%		81.8	65^th of 347 public high schools	81.3%	2							78.9								67.0				66.1		71.0	$14,432	$283	$14,150
Roosevelt	Public	K-5	253 Vinton Street	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 979-2270	403	24	16.4		329 (81.6%)	11 (2.7%)	15 (3.7%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.7%)	83.1	143^rd of 916 public elementary schools	84.4%		87	112^th of 928 public elementary schools	87.9%	31	73.5	42.9	69.4					62.3	71.1	48.6	72.6					64.2	74.2			74.2		$12,543	$283	$12,260
Winthrop	Public	K-5	162 First Street	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	No	(781) 979-2280	401	27	14.7		332 (82.8%)	12 (3.0%)	17 (4.2%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	92.4	47^th of 916 public elementary schools	94.9%		93	46^th of 928 public elementary schools	95.0%	1	77.4	57.4	69.8					67.9	79.0	76.5	72.6					76.0	69.4			69.4		$11,470	$283	$11,187
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	16 Franklin Street	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	No	(781) 979-2260	258	19	13.7		198 (76.7%)	6 (2.3%)	11 (4.3%)	28 (10.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)								(n/a)																						$20,350	$408	$19,942
Melrose Middle	Public	6-8	350 Lynn Fells Parkway	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	No	(781) 979-2100	910	65	14.0		676 (74.3%)	50 (5.5%)	64 (7.0%)	53 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.1%)	80.4	88^th of 493 public middle schools	82.2%		79.6	90^th of 501 public middle schools	82.0%	2				57.6	45.6	59.3		54.0				59.7	57.1	50.7		56.0		50.8		50.8		$13,313	$283	$13,030

Cities Near Melrose

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Malden	1.37 mi	8	199^th
Wakefield	1.46 mi	8	137^th
Stoneham	1.48 mi	5	139^th
Saugus	1.86 mi	5	185^th
Everett	2.66 mi	11	306^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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