Melrose High School

360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose, MA 02176

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Top 20%

Tel: (781) 979-2200

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Melrose High School serves 929 students in grades 9-12.

Melrose High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 929 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Melrose High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Melrose High School's student population of 929 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

929 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

76 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Melrose High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Melrose High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#184 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Melrose High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

61%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Melrose High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

77%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Melrose High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

80%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Melrose High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Melrose High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

98%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Melrose High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

17%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Melrose High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Melrose School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melrose High School's ranking?

Melrose High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Melrose High School?

The graduation rate of Melrose High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

How many students attend Melrose High School?

929 students attend Melrose High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Melrose High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Melrose High School?

Melrose High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Melrose High School offer ?

Melrose High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Melrose High School part of?

Melrose High School is part of Melrose School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 929 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education