Colonial Park vs Melrose Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Park
Stoneham · Public elementary · Grades K–4
229 students
Melrose Middle
Melrose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
| Measure | Colonial Park Stoneham, Massachusetts | Melrose Middle Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #365 of 1,009 | #91 of 300 |
| National rank | #11364 of 50,301 | #1820 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 229 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| city | Stoneham | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 69.9).
- •Melrose Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Melrose Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Colonial Park does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •Melrose Middle is the larger school with 886 students compared with 229.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colonial Park better than Melrose Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Middle ranks higher (78.0 vs 69.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colonial Park and Melrose Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stoneham and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Park: 229. Melrose Middle: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Park and Melrose Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Colonial Park is 365th of 1,009 and Melrose Middle is 91st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).