Melrose Elementary School

Summary:

Melrose Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roseburg, Oregon, serving 344 students in grades K-5. As part of the Douglas County School District 4, Melrose consistently outperforms the district and the state of Oregon in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

Melrose Elementary School is a standout performer, ranking among the top 25% of Oregon elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, 60.4% of 3rd-grade students at Melrose were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.9% for the district and 39% for the state. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, including female and male students. With only 22.38% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Melrose has a relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the state average and nearby schools like Eastwood Elementary, Sunnyslope Elementary, and Green Elementary.

Melrose Elementary School's consistent academic excellence, strong statewide ranking, and ability to support diverse learners make it a standout within the Douglas County School District 4 and the state of Oregon. While the school performs well overall, there may be opportunities for improvement, such as in the performance of special education students, which has been lower than the state average in recent years.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2960 Melrose Rd
       Roseburg, OR  97470-9637


(541) 440-4077

District: Douglas County School District 4

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,784 Help


Students who attend Melrose Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    John C Fremont Middle School
High:    Roseburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.7%
Hispanic:
8.1%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.4% Help


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Compare Details Melrose Elementary School ranks better than 82.5% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District 4! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.56. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School is 18. 7 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District 4 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melrose Elementary School is $15,784. 5 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District 4 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Melrose Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose Elementary School 124th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Melrose Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Douglas County School District 4:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County School District 4 55th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melrose Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Melrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.10 374th 586 36.2%
2005 48.76 363rd 629 42.3%
2006 45.02 426th 636 33.0%
2007 53.84 298th 652 54.3%
2008 67.65 196th 655 70.1%
2009 60.04 272nd 665 59.1%
2010 69.30 194th 674 71.2%
2011 47.56 398th 695 42.7%
2012 38.74 494th 730 32.3%
2013 39.25 473rd 707 33.1%
2014 51.83 342nd 695 50.8%
2015 51.58 317th 706 55.1%
2016 56.32 282nd 697 59.5%
2017 51.94 312th 701 55.5%
2018 61.53 249th 709 64.9%
2019 65.75 207th 705 70.6%
2022 78.81 123rd 706 82.6%
2023 86.91 74th 706 89.5%
2024 78.56 124th 710 82.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Melrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.47 390th 481 18.9%
2019 30.95 214th 303 29.4%
2024 45.02 139th 299 53.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.77 392nd 640 38.8%
2019 45.07 325th 597 45.6%
2022 79.16 121st 703 82.8%
2023 69.51 122nd 595 79.5%
2024 72.04 65th 523 87.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Melrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.61 190th 681 72.1%
2019 59.34 240th 621 61.4%
2022 80.02 100th 646 84.5%
2023 81.73 97th 652 85.1%
2024 71.61 150th 658 77.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Melrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.43 296th 680 56.5%
2019 67.96 171st 623 72.6%
2022 74.78 130th 654 80.1%
2023 87.84 63rd 665 90.5%
2024 79.50 106th 662 84.0%
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Rank History for White students at Melrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.06 276th 683 59.6%
2019 61.70 237th 662 64.2%
2022 72.26 150th 666 77.5%
2023 80.81 92nd 656 86.0%
2024 68.02 189th 670 71.8%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of 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.

Melrose Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, February 18, 2013

Open Quote An incredibly supportive part of our community, Melrose Elementary has outstanding caring teachers, support staff, and amazing and dedicated base of parent involvement, low to no peer physical/emotional conflict and a small classroom, country feel with country values in an amazing and beautiful setting.
The class sizes are smaller but the test scores, leadership opportunities and efforts to provide an environment that builds a well rounded student are high.
The Parent Teacher group has provided free classroom supplies for EVERY STUDENT at the school from 2009 to the present as well as a spirit gear t-shirt for EVERY STUDENT so that they know they are part of one big family.

Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to, being a charter organization for both Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, home of multiple Eagle Scout projects done by former Melrose alumni, Science Fair, Family Movie Nights, Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Son activity day, school Carnival, Serpentine and Harvest parade, Extra Math, CrossFit PE supplement activities, Healthy Hearts, Battle of the Books, A/R Reading, Holiday Family Dinner, Marble Season (Melrose currently holds the WORLD RECORD for the World's Largest Marble Tournament), Melrose Mile, Farm Day, Field Day and much, much more.
Melrose may be small but it is mighty!

The Parent Teacher Action Network (PTAN), their version of a PTA group, raises almost $20k per year, pays for an extra Teachers aid to cover what a lack of Title 1 funding does not give their school.

They have received over $30000 in grants over the past 6 years and made many capital improvement that will last for years to come.
Even though this site ranks this school as one star, that rating does not come close to measuring the heart, soul and beauty of this community, it's participants, teachers, staff and students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Melrose Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 317 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1989 319 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 309 1 2 3 6 n/a n/a 0 321
1991 317 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1992 319 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1993 304 0 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1994 302 1 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1995 327 1 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 327 1 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 323 2 1 10 5 n/a n/a 0 341
1998 305 0 2 9 5 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 311 1 6 7 9 n/a n/a 0 334
2000 306 1 5 3 6 n/a n/a 0 321
2001 320 0 3 7 5 n/a n/a 0 335
2002 300 1 6 10 5 n/a n/a 0 322
2003 300 1 6 10 5 n/a n/a 0 322
2004 304 1 7 12 6 n/a n/a 0 330
2005 239 0 4 7 5 n/a n/a 1 256
2006 245 1 5 10 8 n/a n/a 0 269
2007 240 0 3 6 5 n/a n/a 13 267
2008 231 0 5 5 3 n/a n/a 21 265
2009 250 0 4 8 3 n/a n/a 25 290
2010 219 0 4 9 7 n/a n/a 11 250
2011 188 0 1 14 8 0 6 0 217
2012 199 1 1 13 10 0 13 0 237
2013 193 1 0 17 9 0 15 0 235
2014 243 2 2 11 10 0 21 0 289
2015 265 1 2 13 7 0 19 0 307
2016 269 2 4 21 5 0 23 0 324
2017 284 1 1 31 4 1 17 0 339
2018 289 0 0 33 4 1 21 0 348
2019 288 0 1 34 5 1 18 0 347
2020 288 0 1 32 4 0 19 0 344
2021 233 0 2 26 5 0 18 0 284
2022 257 0 2 24 5 0 12 0 300
2023 288 0 2 28 7 0 19 0 344

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 Melrose Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 16.0 19.9 17.2
1989 326 15.0 21.7 18.1
1990 321 16.0 20.0 10.9
1991 324 16.0 20.2 13.3
1992 325 15.0 21.6 12.9
1993 318 16.0 19.9 15.7
1994 323 16.0 20.2 17
1995 341 16.0 21.3 22
1996 341 16.0 21.3 22
1997 341 15.0 22.7 21.7
1998 321 15.0 21.4 18.7
1999 334 16.0 20.9 33.8
2000 321 16.0 20.1 31.5
2001 335 16.0 20.9 29.6
2002 322 15.5 20.8 30.7
2003 322 15.5 20.8 30.7
2004 330 13.7 24.1 33.9
2005 256 12.7 20.2 30.6
2006 269 13.0 20.7 25.7
2007 267 12.7 21.0 28.3
2008 265 13.0 20.4 26.2
2009 290 13.0 22.3 36.2
2010 250 13.0 19.2 39.7
2011 217 11.5 18.8 46.1
2012 237 10.1 23.3 45.6
2013 235 11.0 21.3 44.7
2014 289 12.2 23.5 37.7
2015 307 12.0 25.5 36.8
2016 324 16.0 20.2 36.1
2017 339 14.8 22.7 32.7
2018 348 16.0 21.7 35.9
2019 347 14.7 23.4 25.1
2020 344 17.0 20.2 24.4
2021 284 16.8 16.8 n/a
2022 300 17.8 16.7 n/a
2023 344 19.0 18.0 22.4

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 Melrose Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 16.0 19.9 17.2
1989 326 15.0 21.7 18.1
1990 321 16.0 20.0 10.9
1991 324 16.0 20.2 13.3
1992 325 15.0 21.6 12.9
1993 318 16.0 19.9 15.7
1994 323 16.0 20.2 17
1995 341 16.0 21.3 22
1996 341 16.0 21.3 22
1997 341 15.0 22.7 21.7
1998 321 15.0 21.4 18.7
1999 334 16.0 20.9 33.8
2000 321 16.0 20.1 31.5
2001 335 16.0 20.9 29.6
2002 322 15.5 20.8 30.7
2003 322 15.5 20.8 30.7
2004 330 13.7 24.1 33.9
2005 256 12.7 20.2 30.6
2006 269 13.0 20.7 25.7
2007 267 12.7 21.0 28.3
2008 265 13.0 20.4 26.2
2009 290 13.0 22.3 36.2
2010 250 13.0 19.2 39.7
2011 217 11.5 18.8 46.1
2012 237 10.1 23.3 45.6
2013 235 11.0 21.3 44.7
2014 289 12.2 23.5 37.7
2015 307 12.0 25.5 36.8
2016 324 16.0 20.2 36.1
2017 339 14.8 22.7 32.7
2018 348 16.0 21.7 35.9
2019 347 14.7 23.4 25.1
2020 344 17.0 20.2 24.4
2021 284 16.8 16.8 n/a
2022 300 17.8 16.7 n/a
2023 344 19.0 18.0 22.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Melrose Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $10,692
2020 n/a n/a $11,746
2021 n/a n/a $14,662
2022 $670 (3.4%) $19,237 (96.6%) $19,908
2023 $00 (0.0%) $15,784 (100.0%) $15,784

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Melrose Elementary School

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 207th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 74th of 706 Elementary schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melrose Elementary School)58.859.3
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District 4)45.434.7
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Melrose Elementary School)57.757.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas County School District 4)42.930.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose Elementary School)63.360.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District 4)54.737.5
 17.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Melrose Elementary School)6266.7
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County School District 4)41.934.8
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose Elementary School)56.773.6
 16.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District 4)51.747.6
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Melrose Elementary School)31.752.8
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County School District 4)31.626.4
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Melrose Elementary School)3547.2
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (Douglas County School District 4)32.226.9
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students347344
 0.9%
African American00
American Indian57
 40%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic3428
 17.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White288288
Two or More Races1819
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.1%22.4%
 2.7%


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Students at Melrose Elementary School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Melrose Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John C Fremont Middle School
High : Roseburg High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Melrose Elementary School.

Melrose Elementary School ranks 124th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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