Melrose Public Schools

What Melrose Public Schools does

Melrose Public Schools is a K-12 public school district serving the city of Melrose, Massachusetts, operating as a department of the City of Melrose under governance of the Melrose School Committee. Founded in 1868, the district runs eight schools spanning the full grade range: Franklin (Early Childhood/Pre-K), five elementary schools (Hoover, Horace Mann, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Winthrop), Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (MVMMS, grades 6-8), and Melrose High School (MHS, grades 9-12). Curriculum is organized into dedicated departments covering English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Digital Literacy & Computer Science, Health & Wellness, and Visual & Performing Arts. Supporting programs include Special Education through Pupil Personnel Services, the long-running METCO integration program (a Melrose town since 1977), MHS Athletics, Food Services, and Education Stations before/after school care across all elementary sites.

The district's technology stack is operationally consolidated rather than proprietary: Follett's Aspen student information system handles registration, enrollment, and family portal access (with Aspen GO mobile activated), MySchoolBucks processes all fee-based payments under tiered pricing (3.95% transactional or OnePay subscription at $12.95 individual / $26.95 family), FamilyID manages athletic registration, and a 1:1 Chromebook program with $30 annual protection plan (grades 3-5) and BYOD option covers grades 3-12. Communications run through the official website, mobile apps for iOS/Android, and Thrillshare for athletics. There are no AI/ML capabilities disclosed across any module.

Revenue mechanics are those of a Massachusetts public school district rather than a commercial enterprise: the operating budget is funded primarily through local property taxes, state Chapter 70 aid, and federal grants as approved annually by the School Committee. Supplemental fee-based revenue streams include lunch fees, athletic co-curricular fees, before/after school care tuition, elementary music lessons, guidance fees, and field trips, all processed through MySchoolBucks. Leadership is headed by Superintendent Cari Berman with a Deputy Superintendent of Finance (Ken Kelley) and an academic leadership team including the Executive Director of Academics & Accountability (Melanie Acevedo) and Director of Academics 6-12 (Nora Tsoutsis). Day-to-day operations span a Finance & Operations group, Business Office, Human Resources, Transportation, and Food Services.

Name

Melrose Public Schools

Legal name

Melrose Public Schools

Website

https://melroseschools.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Melrose Public Schools is a K-12 public school district in Melrose, Massachusetts, operating eight schools from Pre-K through grade 12, supported by Follett Aspen SIS, a 1:1 Chromebook program, and ancillary programs including METCO, athletics, and Education Stations before/after care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Early childhood education
• Special education services
• Before after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Melrose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Fee-based Services: District generates revenue through various fee-based services including lunch fees, athletic fees, before/after school care (Education Stations), elementary music lessons, guidance fees, and field trips
2. Public Funding (Tax Revenue): Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes and state/federal education funding

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Melrose Public Schools is a K-12 public school district that delivers comprehensive educational programs from Pre-K through 12th grade across 8 schools in Melrose, Massachusetts. Core offerings include a multi-department academic curriculum (English Language Arts, mathematics, science, social studies, world language, digital literacy and computer science, health and wellness, and visual and performing arts), supported by special education services, the METCO integration program, MHS athletics, food services, and the Education Stations before/after school care program. The district also operates a 1:1 Chromebook program with BYOD option for grades 3-12.

Product overview

Melrose Public Schools is a K-12 public school district in Melrose, Massachusetts, offering a comprehensive educational program through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core academic program spans Pre-K through 12th grade with dedicated departments including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Digital Literacy & Computer Science, Health & Wellness, and Visual & Performing Arts. Supporting modules include Special Education services, METCO integration program, MHS Athletics, Food Services, and Education Stations (before/after school care). The district operates a 1:1 Chromebook program with BYOD option for grades 3-12, integrating with Aspen (Follett) for student information management and MySchoolBucks for online payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K Early Childhood Program Early childhood education program at the Franklin School serving Pre-K students with foundational learning experiences. Targeted at families seeking public Pre-K education in Melrose, MA.
• K-5 Elementary Education Elementary education program covering foundational curriculum for students in grades K-5 across five elementary schools (Hoover, Horace Mann, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Winthrop). Targeted at families residing in Melrose, MA.
• 6-12 Secondary Education Secondary education program covering grades 6-8 at MVMMS (middle school) and grades 9-12 at MHS (Melrose High School), with departments in ELA, mathematics, science, social studies, world language, digital literacy, health and wellness, and visual and performing arts. Targeted at secondary students residing in Melrose, MA.
• Special Education Services Special education services under Pupil Personnel Services providing individualized support for students with special needs through IEPs, 504 plans, and specialized instruction. Targeted at students requiring accommodations within the Melrose Public Schools district.
• METCO Integration Program Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity program enabling Boston students to attend Melrose Public Schools since 1977, including transportation, staffing, and supplemental services supporting academic achievement. Targeted at Boston students seeking suburban public school integration.
• MHS Athletics Program Melrose High School athletics program offering multiple sports with competitive schedules, registration through FamilyID, concussion course tracking, and physical documentation. Targeted at MHS student athletes.
• Education Stations (Before/After School Care) District-operated before and after school care program for elementary students at Hoover, Lincoln, Winthrop, Horace Mann, Roosevelt, and Franklin schools. Targeted at families needing extended-day childcare for elementary students.
• Food Services School food and nutrition services providing meals to students across the district, managed by the Director of Food Services with payment processing through MySchoolBucks. Targeted at all students and families within the district.
• 1:1 Chromebook Program District-wide 1:1 device program providing Chromebooks to students in grades 3-12, with device borrowing for grades 6-12 and a $30 annual Chromebook Protection Plan for grades 3-5 covering first incident per school year. BYOD option available as alternative.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity, Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1977METCO is the largest voluntary school integration program in the nation, with approximately 3,300 students from Boston and Springfield attending public schools in 33 partner districts. Melrose became a METCO town in 1977. The program is grant-funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for transportation costs, staffing, and supplemental services supporting academic achievement.
• Follett (Aspen)coreTechnology or IntegrationFollett's Aspen platform serves as the district's student information system for online K-12 registration, Aspen account management, and enrollment processing. The district recently activated Aspen GO to improve mobile user experience.
• DESE (Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education department providing regulatory oversight, report cards, DESE District Profile, and integrated monitoring reviews. District submits annual report cards and participates in state assessments (MCAS).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stoneham Public Schools: Adjacent suburban K-12 public school district in Stoneham, MA, with comparable size, demographic profile, property-tax-funded revenue base, and a recent common employer relationship with Melrose (a senior Melrose staff member previously taught in Saugus and Stoneham schools).
• Burlington Public Schools: Neighboring K-12 public school district in Burlington, MA, with similar suburban profile, Chapter 70 funding structure, and multi-school operations subject to DESE oversight.
• Medford Public Schools: Larger K-12 public school district in Medford, MA, operating multiple elementary, middle, and high schools with similar suburban/urban interface, METCO participation, and state Chapter 70 funding dynamics.
• Salem Public Schools: Larger K-12 public school district in Salem, MA (a former employer of Melrose's Visual & Performing Arts Department Head), with comparable DESE oversight, Chapter 70 funding dynamics, and multi-school operations.
• Winchester Public Schools: Higher-income suburban K-12 public school district in Winchester, MA, with comparable student demographics and high per-pupil spending profile, and a similar approach to 1:1 device programs and enrichment offerings.
• Reading Public Schools: Adjacent K-12 public school district in Reading, MA, with comparable suburban demographic and funding profile, including a similar multi-school footprint, special education services, and DESE oversight structure.
• Malden Public Schools: K-12 public school district serving a diverse urban/suburban community immediately adjacent to Melrose, MA, with similar Chapter 70 funding dynamics, METCO participation, and a comparable multi-school organizational structure.
• Wakefield Public Schools: Neighboring K-12 public school district in Wakefield, MA, serving a similar Greater Boston suburban community with comparable grade-level structure, Chapter 70 funding dynamics, and reliance on local property taxes.
• Saugus Public Schools: Neighboring K-12 public school district in Saugus, MA (a former employer of Melrose's Visual & Performing Arts Department Head), with similar suburban grade-level and property-tax-funded structure.
• Woburn Public Schools: Adjacent K-12 public school district in Woburn, MA, serving a similar Greater Boston suburban community with comparable grade-level structure, funding sources, and technology program expectations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/melrosehightv
• Instagraminstagram.com/stationseducation
• Xx.com/SchoolMelrose
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/melrosehighschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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