Serving 537 students in grades 6-8, Robert E. Melican 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 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert E. Melican Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Robert E. Melican Middle School's student population of 537 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert E. Melican Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert E. Melican Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
10%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
72%
54%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert E. Melican Middle School's ranking?
Robert E. Melican Middle School is ranked #475 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Robert E. Melican Middle School often compared to?
Robert E. Melican Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sarah W Gibbons Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Robert E. Melican Middle School?
537 students attend Robert E. Melican Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Robert E. Melican Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert E. Melican Middle School?
Robert E. Melican Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Robert E. Melican Middle School offer ?
Robert E. Melican Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert E. Melican Middle School part of?
Robert E. Melican Middle School is part of Northborough School District.
School Reviews
5 5/30/2015
great school, excellent special needs program and it has the best education you could ask for
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