Robert E. Melican Middle School

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Robert E. Melican Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Northborough, MA, with a student population of 537. The school consistently ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts middle schools, with strong academic performance across all subjects and grade levels.

Melican Middle School's MCAS proficiency rates significantly exceed state averages, with 50.09% proficiency in ELA and 52.72% in Math, compared to state averages of 39.17% and 40.91% respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in Science, with 58.25% proficiency, compared to the state average of 41.95%. Melican Middle School also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.5 to 10.2, and has seen an increase in per-student spending from $17,220 in 2018-2019 to $19,155 in 2020-2021.

When compared to nearby middle schools, P. Brent Trottier in Southborough and Sarah W. Gibbons Middle in Westborough also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking in the top 5% and 10% of Massachusetts middle schools respectively. In contrast, schools like Burncoat Middle in Worcester and 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb in Marlborough have significantly lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 145 Lincoln Street
       Northborough, MA  01532


(508) 351-7020

District: Northborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,155 Help


Students who attend Robert E. Melican Middle School usually attend:

High:    Algonquin Regional High

Feeder schools for Robert E. Melican Middle School:

Elementary:    Fannie E Proctor
    Lincoln Street
    Marguerite E Peaslee
    Marion E Zeh

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.1%
Asian:
10.8%
Hispanic:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.9% Help


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Compare Details Robert E. Melican Middle School ranks better than 79.5% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.1%), Asian (10.8%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert E. Melican Middle School is 10.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert E. Melican Middle School is $19,155.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert E. Melican Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert E. Melican Middle School 101st of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Robert E. Melican Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Northborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Northborough 83rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Robert E. Melican Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Robert E. Melican Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.54 60th 339 82.3%
2004 82.98 60th 344 82.6%
2005 79.51 76th 356 78.7%
2006 85.62 52nd 399 87.0%
2007 84.30 51st 399 87.2%
2008 83.58 64th 407 84.3%
2009 84.82 50th 409 87.8%
2010 79.29 89th 434 79.5%
2011 77.55 96th 449 78.6%
2012 73.77 122nd 455 73.2%
2013 77.17 100th 455 78.0%
2014 73.32 125th 455 72.5%
2015 74.14 119th 441 73.0%
2016 65.64 160th 482 66.8%
2017 79.69 87th 487 82.1%
2018 75.70 110th 484 77.3%
2019 79.07 102nd 498 79.5%
2021 80.06 85th 501 83.0%
2022 80.23 86th 497 82.7%
2023 78.86 95th 501 81.0%
2024 77.47 101st 493 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert E. Melican Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.85 127th 467 72.8%
2019 60.16 148th 484 69.4%
2021 67.44 99th 489 79.8%
2022 66.87 111th 503 77.9%
2023 75.05 74th 444 83.3%
2024 66.47 96th 441 78.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert E. Melican Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.66 145th 438 66.9%
2019 51.97 203rd 452 55.1%
2021 70.35 93rd 462 79.9%
2022 53.63 187th 489 61.8%
2023 59.19 167th 481 65.3%
2024 58.94 159th 469 66.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Robert E. Melican Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.88 125th 463 73.0%
2019 74.41 119th 478 75.1%
2021 80.76 80th 483 83.4%
2022 78.11 91st 494 81.6%
2023 78.64 92nd 489 81.2%
2024 75.29 107th 481 77.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Robert E. Melican Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.94 74th 417 82.3%
2019 66.80 100th 424 76.4%
2021 71.66 66th 431 84.7%
2022 79.85 49th 445 89.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Robert E. Melican Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.37 99th 466 78.8%
2019 80.65 90th 478 81.2%
2021 76.77 92nd 485 81.0%
2022 80.73 80th 497 83.9%
2023 77.12 100th 489 79.6%
2024 76.95 98th 483 79.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Robert E. Melican Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.70 100th 491 79.6%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Robert E. Melican Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.40 29th 339 91.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Robert E. Melican Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.90 29th 119 75.6%
2019 79.37 21st 128 83.6%
2021 70.44 44th 123 64.2%
2022 78.26 26th 135 80.7%
2023 68.82 53rd 134 60.4%
2024 63.83 53rd 120 55.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert E. Melican Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.92 8th 309 97.4%
2019 92.09 16th 322 95.0%
2021 79.60 46th 335 86.3%
2022 66.25 88th 368 76.1%
2023 52.40 145th 364 60.2%
2024 44.21 178th 378 52.9%
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Rank History for White students at Robert E. Melican Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.45 151st 395 61.8%
2019 63.56 134th 396 66.2%
2021 65.56 113th 401 71.8%
2022 64.86 116th 404 71.3%
2023 66.48 119th 403 70.5%
2024 62.99 125th 392 68.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Robert E. Melican Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 477 3 27 4 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1989 461 4 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1990 601 6 30 4 1 n/a n/a 0 642
1991 613 3 22 3 4 n/a n/a 0 645
1992 591 6 48 11 3 n/a n/a 0 659
1993 584 4 35 11 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1994 606 6 34 10 1 n/a n/a 0 657
1995 694 0 34 7 3 n/a n/a 0 738
1996 694 0 34 7 3 n/a n/a 0 738
1997 733 3 44 5 16 n/a n/a 0 801
1998 762 8 44 6 12 n/a n/a 0 832
1999 589 6 35 7 8 n/a n/a 0 645
2000 603 7 47 5 2 n/a n/a 0 664
2001 618 8 35 13 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2002 648 5 36 19 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2003 648 5 36 19 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2004 631 6 34 16 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2005 628 8 35 24 3 n/a n/a 0 698
2006 606 11 42 0 4 n/a n/a 2 665
2007 558 9 43 6 4 n/a n/a 4 624
2008 542 5 49 11 4 n/a n/a 5 616
2009 543 4 39 14 3 3 3 0 609
2010 571 2 34 17 1 4 5 0 634
2011 576 3 37 18 1 3 11 0 649
2012 558 9 42 26 2 1 17 0 655
2013 536 5 52 25 2 0 24 0 644
2014 511 5 57 23 1 3 23 0 623
2015 546 5 64 29 4 2 23 0 673
2016 530 7 68 24 4 3 22 0 658
2017 508 9 61 31 4 2 26 0 641
2018 481 14 58 35 3 7 28 0 626
2019 428 15 62 41 1 5 27 0 579
2020 398 14 65 42 0 6 22 0 547
2021 369 7 60 56 3 4 18 0 517
2022 378 9 62 54 2 9 15 0 529
2023 387 6 58 54 2 13 17 0 537

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 Robert E. Melican Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 n/a n/a n/a
1989 489 n/a n/a n/a
1990 642 n/a n/a n/a
1991 645 n/a n/a n/a
1992 659 n/a n/a n/a
1993 635 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 657 n/a n/a n/a
1995 738 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 738 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 801 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 832 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 645 n/a 0.0 2.6
2000 664 n/a 0.0 2.9
2001 675 n/a 0.0 3.4
2002 708 n/a n/a 4.7
2003 708 n/a n/a 4.7
2004 688 52.0 13.2 4.2
2005 698 53.1 13.1 4.3
2006 665 53.3 12.5 5
2007 624 53.0 11.8 4
2008 616 51.5 12.0 4.4
2009 609 52.7 11.6 5.3
2010 634 49.4 12.8 6.3
2011 649 49.2 13.1 6.8
2012 655 52.0 12.5 8.4
2013 644 50.6 12.7 8.5
2014 623 53.1 11.7 8.3
2015 673 53.0 12.6 7.9
2016 658 55.0 11.9 n/a
2017 641 55.7 11.4 n/a
2018 626 51.5 12.1 n/a
2019 579 51.1 11.3 n/a
2020 547 52.1 10.4 n/a
2021 517 54.1 9.5 n/a
2022 529 51.4 10.2 n/a
2023 537 52.5 10.2 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 Robert E. Melican Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 n/a n/a n/a
1989 489 n/a n/a n/a
1990 642 n/a n/a n/a
1991 645 n/a n/a n/a
1992 659 n/a n/a n/a
1993 635 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 657 n/a n/a n/a
1995 738 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 738 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 801 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 832 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 645 n/a 0.0 2.6
2000 664 n/a 0.0 2.9
2001 675 n/a 0.0 3.4
2002 708 n/a n/a 4.7
2003 708 n/a n/a 4.7
2004 688 52.0 13.2 4.2
2005 698 53.1 13.1 4.3
2006 665 53.3 12.5 5
2007 624 53.0 11.8 4
2008 616 51.5 12.0 4.4
2009 609 52.7 11.6 5.3
2010 634 49.4 12.8 6.3
2011 649 49.2 13.1 6.8
2012 655 52.0 12.5 8.4
2013 644 50.6 12.7 8.5
2014 623 53.1 11.7 8.3
2015 673 53.0 12.6 7.9
2016 658 55.0 11.9 n/a
2017 641 55.7 11.4 n/a
2018 626 51.5 12.1 n/a
2019 579 51.1 11.3 n/a
2020 547 52.1 10.4 n/a
2021 517 54.1 9.5 n/a
2022 529 51.4 10.2 n/a
2023 537 52.5 10.2 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 Robert E. Melican Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $01 (0.0%) $17,219 (100.0%) $17,220
2020 $01 (0.0%) $17,688 (100.0%) $17,690
2021 $264 (1.4%) $18,892 (98.6%) $19,155

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert E. Melican Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 95th of 501 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Robert E. Melican Middle School)7551.2
 23.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Northborough)7648.9
 27.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Robert E. Melican Middle School)7051.7
 18.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northborough)6950
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Robert E. Melican Middle School)6153.5
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Northborough)5952.6
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Robert E. Melican Middle School)5453.3
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Northborough)5352.3
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Robert E. Melican Middle School)6058.9
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Northborough)6057.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Robert E. Melican Middle School)6354.2
 8.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Northborough)6253.1
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Robert E. Melican Middle School)6960.5
 8.5%
   8th Grade Science (Northborough)6858.5
 9.5%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Robert E. Melican Middle School)6554.5
 10.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Northborough)6654.6
 11.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Robert E. Melican Middle School)6153
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Northborough)6455.8
 8.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Robert E. Melican Middle School)6960.5
 8.5%
   All Grades Science (Northborough)6957.6
 11.4%
   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 Students579537
 7.3%
African American156
 60%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian6258
 6.5%
Hispanic4154
 31.7%
Pacific Islander513
 160%
White428387
 9.6%
Two or More Races2717
 37%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Robert E. Melican Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Robert E. Melican Middle School.

Robert E. Melican Middle School ranks 101st of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Robert E. Melican Middle School usually go on to attend Algonquin Regional High

Students at Robert E. Melican Middle School are 72% White, 11% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.


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