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#1745 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 46% in state
Melrose Park Elem School
Elementary School · Maywood-melrose Park-broadview 89 · Melrose Park, IL
A Maywood-melrose Park-broadview 89 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1715 W Lake St, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- Math 21% proficient (2019)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Melrose Park Elem School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2017, reaching 22% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Melrose Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,740
Median home value
$265,000
Median rent
$1,194/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60160; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.4 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Joseph Academy-melrose ParkPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 4–12 | 0.4 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Alpha and Omega Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 426 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Maywood-melrose Park-broadview 89
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Melrose Park Elem School is listed in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Melrose Park Elem School
Melrose Park Elem School is a public elementary school in Melrose Park, IL, part of Maywood-melrose Park-broadview 89, serving approximately 634 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,745 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Melrose Park Elem School
What grades does Melrose Park Elem School serve?
Melrose Park Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Melrose Park Elem School?
Melrose Park Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Park Elem School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melrose Park Elem School rank in IL?
Melrose Park Elem School ranks #1,745 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Melrose Park Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Melrose Park Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Melrose Park Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melrose Park Elem School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Melrose Park Elem School a charter school?
No, Melrose Park Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melrose Park Elem School a Title I school?
No, Melrose Park Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melrose Park Elem School?
56.0% of students at Melrose Park Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 634
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (708) 450-2042
- Area population (ZIP 60160)
- 24,513
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60160; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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