Melrose School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,892 students in Melrose School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Melrose School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Melrose School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.65
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
259 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
244 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
25%
# Black Students
226 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
2,908 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
75%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
236 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
225
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
312
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
278
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
302
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
321
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
294
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
291
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
320
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
309
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
281
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
246
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
237
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
238
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
233
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,798
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,066 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,915 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Melrose School District?
Melrose School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,892 students.
What is the rank of Melrose School District?
Melrose School District is ranked #61 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose School District?
75% of Melrose School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melrose School District?
Melrose School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Melrose School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,915 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,892 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
