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Does Robert E. Melican Middle School have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
545
Middle
DISTRICT 313 · STATE 547
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHBOROUGH·NCES 250888001440
Robert E. Melican Middle School
145 Lincoln Street, Northborough, MA 01532 · (508) 351-7020 · Worcester County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL545 STUDENTS
B
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Scored higher than 62% of Massachusetts public middle schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Massachusetts public middle schools
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
51 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 185 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 172 | 32% |
| Grade 8 | 188 | 34% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Northborough. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
51.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -10.0pp since 2016
Math
53.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -12.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 53 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 10 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 12 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 51.0% | 53.0% |
| 2023-24 | 50.0% | 53.0% |
| 2022-23 | 54.0% | 53.0% |
| 2021-22 | 51.0% | 59.0% |
| 2020-21 | 54.0% | 49.0% |
| 2018-19 | 65.0% | 62.0% |
| 2017-18 | 59.0% | 60.0% |
| 2016-17 | 61.0% | 65.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Robert E. Melican Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 53.0% | #87 of 304 no change | #10 of 45 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 51.0% | #110 of 304 ▼ 19 | #13 of 45 ▼ 5 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -3.0pp | #61 of 299 | #13 of 44 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 545 | #143 of 310 | #21 of 45 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.8:1 | #94 of 296 | #7 of 44 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.6% | #112 of 296 | #17 of 44 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.9% | #94 of 204 | #13 of 32 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
545
+28 (+5%) vs 2020
-16% since 1990-91, when it was 645
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 9.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 545 | 50.6 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 569 | 49.2 | 11.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 537 | 52.6 | 10.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 517 | 54 | 9.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 626 | 51.5 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 658 | 54 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 649 | 49 | 13.2:1 | 7% (44) |
| 2000-01 | 675 | N/A | N/A | 3% (23) |
| 1990-91 | 645 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Robert E. Melican Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (626 to 545); teachers down 2% (51.5 to 50.6).
About Robert E. Melican Middle School
Robert E. Melican Middle School is a medium-sized middle-grades school with its address in Northborough, Massachusetts. Enrolled students number 545 students, in grades 6 through 8.
Northborough enrolls 1,567 students, and its 5 schools include Robert E. Melican Middle School.
Roughly 66% of students at Robert E. Melican Middle School are White. Other groups include 13% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 3% Black. Robert E. Melican Middle School's diversity index is 53%, against a US figure of 70%.
The count of teachers at Robert E. Melican Middle School is 50.6 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 10.8:1. That is 0.8 students per teacher below the 11.5:1 average for middle schools in Massachusetts.
Robert E. Melican Middle School is graded B by allk12, scoring above 62% of Massachusetts public middle schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Within Worcester County, the median household income is $95,939, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Robert E. Melican Middle School, Worcester County has 256 other public schools.
The school nearest to Robert E. Melican Middle School is Lincoln Street, at a distance of about 0.3 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
NCES lists the school's locale as Suburb: Large. That means it sits in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Robert E. Melican Middle School's enrollment grew from 517 in 2020-21 to 545 in 2024-25. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (10.8:1) than in 2020-21 (9.6:1).
Discussions about Robert E. Melican Middle School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Worcester County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
867,788
Census ACS
Median income
$95,939
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
257
121,490 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Northborough
- Lincoln StreetElementary · 268 students
- Marguerite E PeasleeElementary · 267 students
- Marion E ZehElementary · 249 students
- Fannie E ProctorElementary · 238 students
Other schools in Northborough
- Algonquin Regional HighHigh · 1,197 students
- Lincoln StreetElementary · 268 students
- Marguerite E PeasleeElementary · 267 students
- Marion E ZehElementary · 249 students
- Fannie E ProctorElementary · 238 students
Nearby schools
- Lincoln Street0.3 mi · 268
- Marion E Zeh0.7 mi · 249
- Fannie E Proctor1.3 mi · 238
- Marguerite E Peaslee1.6 mi · 267
- Algonquin Regional High2.4 mi · 1,197
- Spring Street School2.4 mi · 304
Frequently asked questions
About Robert E. Melican Middle SchoolHow large is Robert E. Melican Middle School?
Robert E. Melican Middle School enrolls approximately 545 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Robert E. Melican Middle School serve?
Robert E. Melican Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Robert E. Melican Middle School?
Approximately 10.8:1 students per teacher at Robert E. Melican Middle School.
How diverse is Robert E. Melican Middle School?
Robert E. Melican Middle School reports a student body of 66% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Black, 13% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Robert E. Melican Middle School?
Robert E. Melican Middle School is overseen by Northborough in Worcester County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.