Melzer School

Public K-5

 9400 Oriole Ave
       Morton Grove, IL  60053-1008


(847) 965-7474

District: East Maine School District 63

SchoolDigger Rank:
593rd of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,262 Help


Students who attend Melzer School usually attend:

Middle:    Gemini Middle School
High:    Maine East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.3%
Asian:
29.7%
Hispanic:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.6% Help


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Compare Details Melzer School ranks better than 71.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the East Maine School District 63! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Melzer School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.3%), Asian (29.7%), Hispanic (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melzer School is 12.2, which is the 3rd best among 5 elementary schools in the East Maine School District 63. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melzer School is $15,262. 3 elementary schools in the East Maine School District 63 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Melzer School:

SchoolDigger ranks Melzer School 593rd of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Melzer School in the ranking list.)

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Asian students:
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White students:


East Maine School District 63:

SchoolDigger ranks East Maine School District 63 428th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Melzer School

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Rank History for all students at Melzer School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.17 373rd 2020 81.5%
2004 79.52 352nd 2030 82.7%
2005 81.30 269th 2022 86.7%
2006 77.66 395th 2086 81.1%
2007 80.54 274th 2095 86.9%
2008 80.57 315th 2092 84.9%
2009 80.07 336th 2120 84.2%
2010 80.58 314th 2139 85.3%
2011 74.99 543rd 2147 74.7%
2012 79.91 361st 2166 83.3%
2013 74.16 550th 2167 74.6%
2014 78.35 437th 2093 79.1%
2015 86.21 263rd 2052 87.2%
2016 88.42 208th 2046 89.8%
2017 84.58 268th 2044 86.9%
2018 85.27 251st 2037 87.7%
2019 86.20 243rd 2086 88.4%
2021 56.63 718th 1948 63.1%
2022 73.13 519th 2082 75.1%
2023 68.40 593rd 2077 71.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Melzer School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.77 39th 718 94.6%
2019 58.46 188th 743 74.7%
2021 48.53 186th 537 65.4%
2022 66.50 128th 768 83.3%
2023 66.06 150th 788 81.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Melzer School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.94 420th 1156 63.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melzer School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.84 64th 1765 96.4%
2019 83.97 122nd 1816 93.3%
2021 35.15 992nd 1514 34.5%
2022 71.68 301st 1763 82.9%
2023 76.39 240th 1808 86.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Melzer School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.27 313th 1964 84.1%
2019 84.01 246th 2019 87.8%
2021 59.20 590th 1680 64.9%
2022 69.43 539th 1970 72.6%
2023 61.77 653rd 1957 66.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Melzer School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.09 271st 1972 86.3%
2019 81.52 297th 2019 85.3%
2021 48.63 766th 1707 55.1%
2022 73.30 454th 1977 77.0%
2023 72.58 468th 1984 76.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Melzer School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.89 136th 242 43.8%
2019 56.72 118th 243 51.4%
2021 18.07 119th 134 11.2%
2022 31.00 173rd 226 23.5%
2023 20.98 203rd 237 14.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Melzer School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.20 548th 954 42.6%
2023 56.03 335th 970 65.5%
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Rank History for White students at Melzer School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.81 345th 1463 76.4%
2019 63.64 483rd 1462 67.0%
2021 29.89 979th 1308 25.2%
2022 49.84 699th 1425 50.9%
2023 57.01 570th 1419 59.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Melzer School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 16 2 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 19
1990 21 1 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 24
1991 189 5 77 24 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1992 225 4 78 35 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 205 14 86 38 3 n/a n/a 0 346
1994 197 9 113 30 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1995 195 17 111 65 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1996 195 17 111 65 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1997 186 20 127 69 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1998 194 14 136 12 43 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 158 13 152 64 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 181 10 168 93 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 205 2 196 28 3 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 193 5 178 44 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 193 5 178 44 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 203 11 166 51 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2005 176 9 166 42 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2006 174 6 175 42 0 n/a n/a 7 404
2007 180 8 154 52 0 n/a n/a 4 398
2008 180 8 159 45 0 n/a n/a 3 395
2009 152 5 99 14 0 n/a n/a 8 278
2010 194 11 172 28 1 n/a n/a 10 416
2011 185 12 160 45 0 1 4 0 407
2012 195 12 151 68 1 0 4 0 431
2013 217 8 151 59 0 0 4 0 439
2014 234 5 165 58 0 0 4 0 466
2015 228 4 161 39 4 0 26 0 462
2016 213 3 159 51 1 0 34 0 461
2017 191 2 172 70 0 0 66 0 501
2018 174 6 168 73 0 0 72 0 493
2019 174 5 169 83 0 0 75 0 506
2020 172 6 161 76 0 0 65 0 480
2021 148 2 131 62 0 0 51 0 394
2022 152 4 118 54 0 0 39 0 367
2023 164 11 118 66 0 0 38 0 397

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Melzer School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 19 10.0 1.9 n/a
1990 24 10.0 2.4 n/a
1991 295 17.0 17.3 n/a
1992 342 19.0 18.0 n/a
1993 346 17.2 20.1 n/a
1994 349 17.7 19.7 n/a
1995 388 21.2 18.3 n/a
1996 388 21.2 18.3 n/a
1997 402 23.2 17.3 n/a
1998 399 22.8 17.5 n/a
1999 387 25.8 15.0 n/a
2000 453 24.6 18.4 n/a
2001 434 32.1 13.5 n/a
2002 420 28.5 14.7 9
2003 420 28.5 14.7 9
2004 431 25.7 16.8 10.9
2005 393 21.5 18.3 8.4
2006 404 22.0 18.4 6
2007 398 20.0 19.9 9.9
2008 395 17.0 23.2 8.9
2009 278 23.0 12.1 63
2010 416 26.0 16.0 24.4
2011 407 26.0 15.6 29.5
2012 431 26.9 16.0 29.2
2013 439 33.8 12.9 41.7
2014 466 30.0 15.5 45.5
2015 462 32.0 14.4 47
2016 461 34.0 13.5 25.4
2017 501 36.0 13.9 39.7
2018 493 32.0 15.4 35.7
2019 506 32.0 15.8 37
2020 480 31.0 15.4 37.1
2021 394 n/a n/a n/a
2022 367 32.5 11.2 32.4
2023 397 32.4 12.2 42.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Melzer School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 19 10.0 1.9 n/a
1990 24 10.0 2.4 n/a
1991 295 17.0 17.3 n/a
1992 342 19.0 18.0 n/a
1993 346 17.2 20.1 n/a
1994 349 17.7 19.7 n/a
1995 388 21.2 18.3 n/a
1996 388 21.2 18.3 n/a
1997 402 23.2 17.3 n/a
1998 399 22.8 17.5 n/a
1999 387 25.8 15.0 n/a
2000 453 24.6 18.4 n/a
2001 434 32.1 13.5 n/a
2002 420 28.5 14.7 9
2003 420 28.5 14.7 9
2004 431 25.7 16.8 10.9
2005 393 21.5 18.3 8.4
2006 404 22.0 18.4 6
2007 398 20.0 19.9 9.9
2008 395 17.0 23.2 8.9
2009 278 23.0 12.1 63
2010 416 26.0 16.0 24.4
2011 407 26.0 15.6 29.5
2012 431 26.9 16.0 29.2
2013 439 33.8 12.9 41.7
2014 466 30.0 15.5 45.5
2015 462 32.0 14.4 47
2016 461 34.0 13.5 25.4
2017 501 36.0 13.9 39.7
2018 493 32.0 15.4 35.7
2019 506 32.0 15.8 37
2020 480 31.0 15.4 37.1
2021 394 n/a n/a n/a
2022 367 32.5 11.2 32.4
2023 397 32.4 12.2 42.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Melzer School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201599.4%99.6%99.6%99.6%38.1%99.6%99.4%27.6%
201699.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%35.2%98.5%89.3%25.9%9.5%
201799.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%39.3%99.8%99.8%29.3%9.7%
201899.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%37.3%99.8%99.8%25.3%10.5%
201996.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%33.6%96.7%96.9%25.1%6.6%
202195.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%98.5%98.0%96.4%
202298.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.1%98.6%
202398.0%97.3%97.3%97.3%98.0%97.5%98.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Melzer School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $342 (3.0%) $11,045 (97.0%) $11,387
2020 $328 (2.8%) $11,328 (97.2%) $11,656
2021 $1,397 (11.0%) $11,279 (89.0%) $12,676
2022 $1,397 (11.0%) $11,279 (89.0%) $12,676
2023 $2,142 (14.0%) $13,120 (86.0%) $15,262

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melzer School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 243rd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 593rd of 2077 Elementary schools
 16.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melzer School)48.426.3
 22.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Maine School District 63)29.720.2
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Melzer School)66.246.3
 19.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Maine School District 63)42.530.9
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Melzer School)42.631.3
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Maine School District 63)33.731.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Melzer School)5143.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Maine School District 63)36.524.6
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Melzer School)72.448.3
 24.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Maine School District 63)46.239.8
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Melzer School)58.646.6
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Maine School District 63)41.834.8
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Melzer School)77.655.2
 22.4%
   5th Grade Science (East Maine School District 63)63.753.9
 9.8%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students506397
 21.5%
African American511
 120%
American Indian00
Asian169118
 30.2%
Hispanic8366
 20.5%
Pacific Islander00
White174164
 5.7%
Two or More Races7538
 49.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%42.6%
 5.6%


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Students at Melzer School are 41% White, 30% Asian, 17% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Melzer School ranks 593rd of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Melzer School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gemini Middle School
High : Maine East High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Melzer School.


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