Horace Mann vs Melrose Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 949 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
Melrose Middle
Melrose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Melrose, Massachusetts | Melrose Middle Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 1,009 | #91 of 300 |
| National rank | #1180 of 50,301 | #1820 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 60% |
| city | Melrose | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 78.0).
- •Horace Mann does better on math proficiency (87% vs 60%).
- •Horace Mann does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 70%).
- •Melrose Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •Melrose Middle is the larger school with 886 students compared with 254.
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 Horace Mann better than Melrose Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann ranks higher (88.4 vs 78.0 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 Horace Mann and Melrose Middle?
About 949 m in a straight line, between Melrose and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann: 254. Melrose Middle: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann and Melrose Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Horace Mann is 58th of 1,009 and Melrose Middle is 91st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).