Paxtang El Sch vs Melrose Sch
Melrose Sch has a higher overall rating of 6.1/10 compared to 4.4/10. Melrose Sch is significantly larger with 605 students, about 2.2× the size of Paxtang El Sch (280). In math proficiency, Paxtang El Sch leads at 27.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Paxtang El Sch
Harrisburg, PA
4.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
280 students
Melrose Sch
Harrisburg, PA
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
605 students
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| Metric | Paxtang El Sch | Melrose Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.4 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 3.2 |
| Growth Score | 3.9 | 9.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| State Rank | #2,468 of 2,848 | #1,543 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 13th | 46th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Paxtang El Sch | Melrose Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 18.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 25.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Paxtang El Sch | Melrose Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 280 | 605 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| District | Central Dauphin SD | Harrisburg City SD |
| City | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Harrisburg (17111) | Harrisburg (17104) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,314 | $42,113 |
| Median Home Value | $225,500 | $102,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,309 | $953 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.3% | 17.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | 30.5% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 21 min |