Winthrop

Summary:

Winthrop is an exceptional elementary school located in Melrose, MA that serves 383 students in grades K-5. The school consistently outperforms the Melrose school district and the state of Massachusetts on academic assessments, ranking among the top 5% of elementary schools in the state.

Winthrop's academic performance is truly impressive, with 67.88% of students proficient or better in ELA and 76.04% proficient or better in Math, compared to 57.78% and 60.78% for the Melrose district, and 39.17% and 40.91% for Massachusetts. The school's strong performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including male students, white students, and special education students, indicating a commitment to equity and inclusive practices. Winthrop's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success, highlighting the importance of adequate resources and staffing to support student learning.

While Winthrop outperforms the Melrose district and the state, some nearby schools, such as Horace Mann and Roosevelt, also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking in the top 20% and top 15% of Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively. This suggests a high-quality educational environment in the Melrose area. Overall, Winthrop's consistent high performance, focus on equity, and commitment to supporting diverse learners make it an exceptional choice for families in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 162 First Street
       Melrose, MA  02176


(781) 979-2280

District: Melrose

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,470 Help


Students who attend Winthrop usually attend:

Middle:    Melrose Middle
High:    Melrose High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.8%
Two or more races:
6.0%
Asian:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Winthrop ranks better than 94.9% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Melrose School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), two or more races (6%), Asian (4.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winthrop is 15, which is the 3rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Melrose School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winthrop is $11,470, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Melrose School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Winthrop:

SchoolDigger ranks Winthrop 47th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Winthrop in the ranking list.)

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Melrose:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose 45th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Winthrop

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Rank History for all students at Winthrop

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.57 270th 884 69.5%
2004 74.97 227th 882 74.3%
2005 56.60 412th 887 53.6%
2006 69.56 271st 911 70.3%
2007 70.09 282nd 911 69.0%
2008 72.21 263rd 908 71.0%
2009 76.57 208th 909 77.1%
2010 73.97 249th 920 72.9%
2011 86.08 96th 924 89.6%
2012 88.91 59th 930 93.7%
2013 87.10 72nd 928 92.2%
2014 82.20 142nd 926 84.7%
2015 94.48 6th 914 99.3%
2016 87.32 82nd 932 91.2%
2017 83.51 130th 938 86.1%
2018 87.14 89th 934 90.5%
2019 83.12 131st 942 86.1%
2021 90.58 71st 936 92.4%
2022 91.71 60th 932 93.6%
2023 93.02 46th 928 95.0%
2024 92.39 47th 916 94.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Winthrop

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.09 244th 886 72.5%
2019 58.89 313th 896 65.1%
2021 88.69 53rd 894 94.1%
2022 89.79 40th 905 95.6%
2023 93.93 24th 703 96.6%
2024 87.37 51st 731 93.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winthrop

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.45 71st 757 90.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Winthrop

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.39 130th 893 85.4%
2019 84.92 102nd 902 88.7%
2021 87.49 96th 898 89.3%
2022 87.96 93rd 901 89.7%
2023 89.43 68th 887 92.3%
2024 84.85 120th 886 86.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Winthrop

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.35 2nd 672 99.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Winthrop

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.27 67th 898 92.5%
2019 78.77 172nd 907 81.0%
2021 90.16 58th 904 93.6%
2022 92.39 42nd 908 95.4%
2023 93.33 33rd 896 96.3%
2024 94.86 18th 891 98.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Winthrop

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.33 74th 925 92.0%
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Rank History for White students at Winthrop

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.32 64th 772 91.7%
2019 80.90 102nd 780 86.9%
2021 86.74 63rd 765 91.8%
2022 88.29 48th 764 93.7%
2023 89.60 40th 762 94.8%
2024 89.79 38th 753 95.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Open Quote Great school with a ton of parent engagement and great teachers. The new principal and vice principal are doing a great job and overall a very positive, fun place to learn. Close Quote


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Enrollment information for Winthrop

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 325 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1989 317 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 309 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1991 331 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1992 361 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 370 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1994 380 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1995 396 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1996 396 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1997 396 8 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 398 6 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1999 396 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2000 376 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 370 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2002 348 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2003 348 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2004 344 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2005 363 4 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 356 18 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 383
2007 374 16 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2008 367 13 6 6 1 n/a n/a 3 396
2009 372 14 7 7 0 0 5 0 405
2010 365 10 7 6 0 0 5 0 393
2011 334 7 7 15 0 0 4 0 367
2012 324 18 4 9 0 0 6 0 361
2013 303 14 9 9 0 0 8 0 343
2014 295 18 12 10 0 0 7 0 342
2015 294 19 15 6 0 0 7 0 341
2016 309 17 11 5 0 0 12 0 354
2017 320 21 10 8 0 0 14 0 373
2018 337 18 14 10 2 0 24 0 405
2019 343 17 16 14 0 0 21 0 411
2020 347 8 18 15 0 0 28 0 416
2021 330 8 14 13 0 0 27 1 393
2022 328 10 15 15 0 0 29 1 398
2023 317 11 17 13 0 0 23 2 383

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Winthrop

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 n/a n/a n/a
1989 326 n/a n/a n/a
1990 316 n/a n/a n/a
1991 341 n/a n/a n/a
1992 370 n/a n/a n/a
1993 374 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 386 n/a n/a n/a
1995 406 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 406 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 409 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 409 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 401 n/a 0.0 1.5
2000 384 n/a 0.0 1.3
2001 376 n/a 0.0 1.9
2002 350 n/a n/a 1.4
2003 350 n/a n/a 1.4
2004 348 20.2 17.2 2
2005 376 22.5 16.7 2.7
2006 383 19.5 19.6 4.4
2007 402 25.0 16.1 3
2008 396 23.0 17.2 7.6
2009 405 22.5 18.0 4.9
2010 393 19.5 20.1 6.1
2011 367 19.9 18.4 6
2012 361 22.1 16.3 4.7
2013 343 23.0 14.8 7.9
2014 342 22.4 15.2 11.4
2015 341 23.0 14.8 13.8
2016 354 24.0 14.7 n/a
2017 373 23.7 15.6 n/a
2018 405 26.2 15.4 n/a
2019 411 25.4 16.1 n/a
2020 416 24.3 17.0 n/a
2021 393 22.4 17.4 n/a
2022 398 24.1 16.4 n/a
2023 383 25.4 15.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Winthrop

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 n/a n/a n/a
1989 326 n/a n/a n/a
1990 316 n/a n/a n/a
1991 341 n/a n/a n/a
1992 370 n/a n/a n/a
1993 374 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 386 n/a n/a n/a
1995 406 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 406 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 409 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 409 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 401 n/a 0.0 1.5
2000 384 n/a 0.0 1.3
2001 376 n/a 0.0 1.9
2002 350 n/a n/a 1.4
2003 350 n/a n/a 1.4
2004 348 20.2 17.2 2
2005 376 22.5 16.7 2.7
2006 383 19.5 19.6 4.4
2007 402 25.0 16.1 3
2008 396 23.0 17.2 7.6
2009 405 22.5 18.0 4.9
2010 393 19.5 20.1 6.1
2011 367 19.9 18.4 6
2012 361 22.1 16.3 4.7
2013 343 23.0 14.8 7.9
2014 342 22.4 15.2 11.4
2015 341 23.0 14.8 13.8
2016 354 24.0 14.7 n/a
2017 373 23.7 15.6 n/a
2018 405 26.2 15.4 n/a
2019 411 25.4 16.1 n/a
2020 416 24.3 17.0 n/a
2021 393 22.4 17.4 n/a
2022 398 24.1 16.4 n/a
2023 383 25.4 15.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Winthrop

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $81 (0.8%) $10,335 (99.2%) $10,416
2020 $279 (2.5%) $10,796 (97.5%) $11,075
2021 $283 (2.5%) $11,187 (97.5%) $11,470

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winthrop

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 131st of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 46th of 928 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop)8976.9
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7965
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Winthrop)6280
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Melrose)6661.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop)8369.4
 13.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7959.3
 19.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winthrop)8779
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)7367.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop)6372.6
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose)7367.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winthrop)6776.2
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Melrose)7163.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Winthrop)5961.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Melrose)6365.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Winthrop)7973
 6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Melrose)7459.7
 14.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Winthrop)7178.2
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Melrose)6658.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Winthrop)5961.9
 2.9%
   All Grades Science (Melrose)6161
 0%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411383
 6.8%
African American1711
 35.3%
American Indian00
Asian1617
 6.3%
Hispanic1413
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White343317
 7.6%
Two or More Races2123
 9.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Winthrop

Students at Winthrop are 83% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Yes. Winthrop ranks in the top 5.1% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students who attend Winthrop usually go on to attend:

Middle : Melrose Middle
High : Melrose High

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Winthrop.


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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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