How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Melrose | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Melrose, Massachusetts | Reading, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 3,895 | 3,899 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 12.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Melrose | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,829 | $19,869 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| State Revenue | 28.0% | 25.7% |
| Local Revenue | 64.2% | 66.5% |
Melrose
Federal State Local
Reading
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Melrose | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.6% | 82.5% |
| African American | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% | 5.1% |
| Asian | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Melrose | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | 17 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 374.3:1 | 172:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.7% | 8.6% |
School Types
Melrose
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Reading
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.