Melrose Middle School vs. Stoneham Central Middle School
Should I attend Melrose Middle School or Stoneham Central Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 844 students in grades 6-8, Melrose Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 709 students in grades 5-8, Stoneham Central Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
844 students
709 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#728 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
181
Grade 6 Students
287
172
Grade 7 Students
282
157
Grade 8 Students
275
199
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
76%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
