Roosevelt

253 Vinton Street
Melrose, MA 02176
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Roosevelt ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roosevelt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Roosevelt's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
403 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Roosevelt ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#198 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
42%
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70-74%
44%
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65-69%
44%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
25%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
82%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt's ranking?
Roosevelt is ranked #198 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Roosevelt often compared to?
Rooseveltis often viewed alongside schools like Winthrop, Horace Mann, Lincoln by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt?
403 students attend Roosevelt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Roosevelt students are White, 7% 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 Roosevelt?
Roosevelt has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roosevelt offer ?
Roosevelt offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roosevelt part of?
Roosevelt is part of Melrose School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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