Melrose School District

The Melrose School District is located in Melrose, MA and includes 8 schools that serve 3,659 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Melrose School District spends $11,984 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 67% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Melrose School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Melrose School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Melrose School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Melrose School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.