Horace Mann vs Roosevelt
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
Roosevelt
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Melrose, Massachusetts | Roosevelt Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 1,009 | #288 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1180 of 50,301 | #8288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 254 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 66% |
| city | Melrose | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 74.5).
- •Horace Mann does better on math proficiency (87% vs 66%).
- •Horace Mann does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 73%).
- •Horace Mann does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •Roosevelt is the larger school with 406 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 Roosevelt?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann ranks higher (88.4 vs 74.5 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 Roosevelt?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann: 254. Roosevelt: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann and Roosevelt rank in Massachusetts?
Horace Mann is 58th of 1,009 and Roosevelt is 288th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).