Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Winthrop ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winthrop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Winthrop's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Winthrop ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winthrop is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%

Hispanic
4%
25%

Black
3%
10%

White
83%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winthrop's ranking?
Winthrop is ranked #162 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Winthrop often compared to?
Winthropis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt, Herbert Clark Hoover, Horace Mann by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Winthrop?
401 students attend Winthrop.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Winthrop students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winthrop?
Winthrop has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winthrop offer ?
Winthrop offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winthrop part of?
Winthrop is part of Melrose School District.
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