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#1832 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 48% in state
Scott Elementary School
Elementary School · Mannheim Sd 83 · Melrose Park, IL
A Mannheim Sd 83 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2250 Scott St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scott Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scott Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$76,483
Median home value
$240,400
Median rent
$1,143/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60164; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan H Pietrini Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Passow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Whittier Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Grant PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K | 1.0 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mannheim Sd 83
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scott Elementary School is listed in Mannheim SD 83; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scott Elementary School
Scott Elementary School is a public elementary school in Melrose Park, IL, part of Mannheim Sd 83, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,832 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scott Elementary School
What grades does Scott Elementary School serve?
Scott Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Scott Elementary School?
Scott Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Elementary School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scott Elementary School rank in IL?
Scott Elementary School ranks #1,832 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Scott Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scott Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Scott Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Scott Elementary School a charter school?
No, Scott Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scott Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Scott Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott Elementary School?
69.2% of students at Scott Elementary 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
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (847) 455-4818
- Area population (ZIP 60164)
- 21,248
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 60164; 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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