Melmark New England
Melmark New England serves children and adolescents with developmental disabilities as well as significant and complex neurobehavioral challenges.
Melmark New England provides evidence-based, educational, vocational, clinical, residential, and healthcare services, personally designed for each individual in an environment of warmth, care, and respect.
Melmark New England utilizes a science-based, best-practices treatment philosophy grounded in the priniciples of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Our overriding goal is to help each individual reach his or her greatest level of independence across all skill areas and environments.
Melmark New England seeks to partner with families and collaborate in the design of services that best meet the individual student's and family's needs.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 28%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Liz McRae
School Notes
- Melmark New England serves children and adolescents with developmental disabilities as well as significant and complex neurobehavioral challenges.
- Melmark New England provides evidence-based, educational, vocational, clinical, residential, and healthcare services, personally designed for each individual in an environment of warmth, care, and respect.
- Melmark New England utilizes a science-based, best-practices treatment philosophy grounded in the priniciples of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Our overriding goal is to help each individual reach his or her greatest level of independence across all skill areas and environments.
- Melmark New England seeks to partner with families and collaborate in the design of services that best meet the individual student's and family's needs.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Melmark New England?
The application deadline for Melmark New England is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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