Very Good
#740 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 19% in state
Melzer School
Elementary School · East Maine Sd 63 · Morton Grove, IL
An East Maine Sd 63 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9400 Oriole Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Melzer School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Melzer School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morton Grove), 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
$106,078
Median home value
$377,000
Median rent
$2,210/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60053; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Learning WorldPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| V H Nelson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Washington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Hynes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 332 | 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.
East Maine Sd 63
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Melzer School is listed in East Maine SD 63; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Melzer School
Melzer School is a public elementary school in Morton Grove, IL, part of East Maine Sd 63, serving approximately 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #740 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Melzer School
What grades does Melzer School serve?
Melzer School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Melzer School?
Melzer School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melzer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melzer School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melzer School rank in IL?
Melzer School ranks #740 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Melzer School's MySchoolScout rating?
Melzer School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Melzer School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melzer School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Melzer School a charter school?
No, Melzer School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melzer School a Title I school?
No, Melzer School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melzer School?
41.8% of students at Melzer 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (847) 965-7474
- Area population (ZIP 60053)
- 24,687
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 60053; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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