Stoneham Central Middle School vs. Melrose Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
709 students
844 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#728 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#493 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
181
-
Grade 6 Students
172
287
Grade 7 Students
157
282
Grade 8 Students
199
275
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
81%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
