Melzer School vs. Golf Middle School
Should you attend Melzer School or Golf Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Melzer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Golf Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Melzer School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 310 students in grades 5-8, Golf Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
5-8
Total Students
397 students
310 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#883 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
-
Grade 1 Students
63
-
Grade 2 Students
65
-
Grade 3 Students
84
-
Grade 4 Students
59
-
Grade 5 Students
59
81
Grade 6 Students
-
82
Grade 7 Students
-
66
Grade 8 Students
-
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
34%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
41%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
2%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
