Melrose Sch vs Benjamin Franklin Sch
Melrose Sch has a higher overall rating of 6.1/10 compared to 4.0/10. In math proficiency, Melrose Sch leads at 18.0%.
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.
Melrose Sch
Harrisburg, PA
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
605 students
Benjamin Franklin Sch
Harrisburg, PA
4.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
740 students
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| Metric | Melrose Sch | Benjamin Franklin Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Growth Score | 9.4 | 6.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| State Rank | #1,543 of 2,848 | #2,631 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 46th | 8th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Melrose Sch | Benjamin Franklin Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 18.0% | 9.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 25.0% | 19.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Melrose Sch | Benjamin Franklin Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 605 | 740 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| District | Harrisburg City SD | Harrisburg City SD |
| City | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Harrisburg (17104) | Harrisburg (17110) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,113 | $79,499 |
| Median Home Value | $102,200 | $206,200 |
| Median Rent | $953 | $1,400 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.4% | 41.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.5% | 13.5% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 20 min |