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Melrose Park Elementary School

Summary:

Melrose Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 629 students in grades PK-5 in Melrose Park, Illinois, which is part of the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 school district.

Despite spending more per student than the state average, Melrose Park Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 32% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 9.9% proficient or better in math. The school also has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.9%, nearly double the state average. Performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing better than the overall school but other subgroups, such as female, male, and special education students, performing much worse.

The school's significant underperformance compared to its peers, high chronic absenteeism, and uneven performance across student subgroups suggest that Melrose Park Elementary School faces significant challenges in effectively educating its diverse student population. Addressing attendance issues, tailoring instructional approaches, and optimizing resource allocation may be critical steps in helping the school improve and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1715 W Lake St
       Melrose Park, IL  60160-3818

(708) 450-2042

District: Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89

SchoolDigger Rank:
1288th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,207 Help


Students who attend Melrose Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Stevenson Middle School
High:    Proviso East High School
    Proviso Math and Science Academy
    Proviso West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  629

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.8%
Two or more races:
28.0%
African American:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.7% Help


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Compare Details Melrose Park Elementary School ranks worse than 62.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Melrose Park Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melrose Park Elementary School is $19,207, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Melrose Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose Park Elementary School 1288th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Melrose Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89:

SchoolDigger ranks Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 621st of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melrose Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Melrose Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 27.13 1583rd 2020 21.6%
2004 11.89 1798th 2030 11.4%
2005 24.10 1676th 2022 17.1%
2006 19.93 1787th 2086 14.3%
2007 30.93 1671st 2095 20.2%
2008 16.41 1831st 2092 12.5%
2009 18.33 1824th 2120 14.0%
2010 13.64 1924th 2139 10.1%
2011 11.08 1979th 2147 7.8%
2012 16.96 1909th 2166 11.9%
2013 13.30 1955th 2167 9.8%
2014 18.13 1796th 2093 14.2%
2015 19.04 1728th 2052 15.8%
2016 23.35 1609th 2046 21.4%
2017 30.03 1409th 2044 31.1%
2018 20.35 1632nd 2037 19.9%
2019 33.57 1357th 2086 34.9%
2022 26.12 1491st 2082 28.4%
2023 21.50 1624th 2077 21.8%
2024 34.01 1288th 2067 37.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Melrose Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.19 74th 95 22.1%
2023 19.22 76th 93 18.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Melrose Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.47 549th 718 23.5%
2019 40.79 436th 743 41.3%
2022 26.41 684th 768 10.9%
2023 36.31 519th 788 34.1%
2024 55.99 238th 826 71.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Melrose Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.26 1002nd 1194 16.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melrose Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.17 1117th 1765 36.7%
2019 47.65 900th 1816 50.4%
2022 40.12 1021st 1763 42.1%
2023 30.82 1305th 1808 27.8%
2024 46.16 892nd 1793 50.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Melrose Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.64 1652nd 1964 15.9%
2019 30.87 1386th 2019 31.4%
2022 27.28 1395th 1970 29.2%
2023 21.93 1537th 1957 21.5%
2024 29.45 1344th 1942 30.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Melrose Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.00 1528th 1972 22.5%
2019 37.43 1206th 2019 40.3%
2022 25.72 1420th 1977 28.2%
2023 22.66 1526th 1984 23.1%
2024 39.20 1104th 1959 43.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Melrose Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.63 692nd 938 26.2%
2019 46.58 474th 955 50.4%
2022 33.76 630th 954 34.0%
2023 32.79 655th 970 32.5%
2024 48.73 418th 959 56.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Melrose Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 44 170 4 365 n/a n/a n/a 0 583
1989 41 173 5 404 n/a n/a n/a 0 623
1990 43 171 n/a 409 n/a n/a n/a 0 623
1991 34 168 1 446 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1992 30 175 3 466 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1993 38 177 2 505 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1994 32 158 2 540 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1995 23 147 2 576 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1996 23 147 2 576 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1997 27 138 0 580 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1998 25 127 1 621 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1999 20 160 2 699 0 n/a n/a 0 881
2000 14 145 2 751 0 n/a n/a 0 912
2001 18 134 0 780 0 n/a n/a 0 932
2002 45 126 0 776 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2003 45 126 0 776 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2004 17 113 0 821 0 n/a n/a 0 951
2005 14 111 0 800 0 n/a n/a 12 937
2006 12 98 0 804 0 n/a n/a 9 923
2007 13 107 1 824 0 n/a n/a 12 957
2008 16 100 2 836 0 n/a n/a 13 967
2009 17 103 3 898 1 n/a n/a 9 1031
2010 9 100 2 862 0 n/a n/a 11 984
2011 12 33 1 886 0 0 3 0 935
2012 11 34 3 895 0 0 4 0 947
2013 3 32 2 884 0 0 4 0 925
2014 6 32 0 913 2 0 5 0 958
2015 14 24 6 893 1 1 4 0 943
2016 13 28 5 861 0 2 5 0 914
2017 9 26 4 818 2 4 4 0 867
2018 8 18 4 713 1 1 40 0 785
2019 5 14 3 632 0 1 80 0 735
2020 3 14 3 681 3 1 23 0 728
2021 15 11 4 488 0 1 117 0 636
2022 8 19 3 436 0 0 156 0 622
2023 4 23 4 420 2 0 176 0 629

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 Melrose Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 583 27.5 21.2 n/a
1989 623 27.5 22.6 n/a
1990 623 28.5 21.8 n/a
1991 649 34.0 19.0 n/a
1992 674 32.0 21.0 n/a
1993 722 33.0 21.9 n/a
1994 732 31.0 23.6 n/a
1995 748 29.0 25.8 n/a
1996 748 29.0 25.8 n/a
1997 745 29.0 25.7 n/a
1998 774 30.0 25.8 n/a
1999 881 41.2 21.4 n/a
2000 912 40.1 22.7 n/a
2001 932 42.1 22.1 n/a
2002 947 50.0 18.9 69.9
2003 947 50.0 18.9 69.9
2004 951 47.0 20.2 86.1
2005 937 46.0 20.4 91
2006 923 36.2 25.5 89.8
2007 957 56.0 17.1 90.4
2008 967 42.0 23.0 82.5
2009 1031 53.0 19.5 75
2010 984 51.0 19.2 78
2011 935 42.9 21.7 71.7
2012 947 43.7 21.6 95.9
2013 925 37.5 24.6 97.6
2014 958 38.0 25.2 96.7
2015 943 47.0 20.0 85.5
2016 914 47.0 19.4 76.9
2017 867 46.6 18.6 60.8
2018 785 48.5 16.1 45.6
2019 735 48.6 15.1 30.9
2020 728 43.3 16.8 63.9
2021 636 n/a n/a n/a
2022 622 41.1 15.1 54.8
2023 629 42.5 14.8 39.7

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 Melrose Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 583 27.5 21.2 n/a
1989 623 27.5 22.6 n/a
1990 623 28.5 21.8 n/a
1991 649 34.0 19.0 n/a
1992 674 32.0 21.0 n/a
1993 722 33.0 21.9 n/a
1994 732 31.0 23.6 n/a
1995 748 29.0 25.8 n/a
1996 748 29.0 25.8 n/a
1997 745 29.0 25.7 n/a
1998 774 30.0 25.8 n/a
1999 881 41.2 21.4 n/a
2000 912 40.1 22.7 n/a
2001 932 42.1 22.1 n/a
2002 947 50.0 18.9 69.9
2003 947 50.0 18.9 69.9
2004 951 47.0 20.2 86.1
2005 937 46.0 20.4 91
2006 923 36.2 25.5 89.8
2007 957 56.0 17.1 90.4
2008 967 42.0 23.0 82.5
2009 1031 53.0 19.5 75
2010 984 51.0 19.2 78
2011 935 42.9 21.7 71.7
2012 947 43.7 21.6 95.9
2013 925 37.5 24.6 97.6
2014 958 38.0 25.2 96.7
2015 943 47.0 20.0 85.5
2016 914 47.0 19.4 76.9
2017 867 46.6 18.6 60.8
2018 785 48.5 16.1 45.6
2019 735 48.6 15.1 30.9
2020 728 43.3 16.8 63.9
2021 636 n/a n/a n/a
2022 622 41.1 15.1 54.8
2023 629 42.5 14.8 39.7

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

Melrose Park Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis BPneumococcal
201599.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201699.3%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%
201799.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201899.9%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.6%
201999.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.6%99.7%7.5%7.5%
202199.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.7%99.5%98.4%7.6%
202298.7%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.2%99.0%99.0%6.0%
202396.2%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.5%97.0%98.7%10.6%
202496.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%7.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Melrose Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,965 (15.3%) $10,906 (84.7%) $12,870
2020 $857 (6.8%) $11,794 (93.2%) $12,651
2021 $1,248 (9.7%) $11,623 (90.3%) $12,870
2022 $1,248 (9.7%) $11,623 (90.3%) $12,870
2023 $1,252 (7.4%) $15,684 (92.6%) $16,936
2024 $1,303 (6.8%) $17,904 (93.2%) $19,207

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Melrose Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1357th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1624th of 2077 Elementary schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melrose Park Elementary School)1617
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89)14.518.8
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Melrose Park Elementary School)28.617
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89)22.715.4
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose Park Elementary School)26.411.3
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89)21.421.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Melrose Park Elementary School)15.41.9
 13.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89)14.111.3
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose Park Elementary School)35.316.9
 18.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89)27.616.8
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Melrose Park Elementary School)20.33
 17.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89)14.16.8
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Melrose Park Elementary School)50.837
 13.8%
   5th Grade Science (Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89)47.235.6
 11.6%
   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 Students735629
 14.4%
African American1423
 64.3%
American Indian02
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic632420
 33.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White54
 20%
Two or More Races80176
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.9%39.7%
 8.9%

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Students who attend Melrose Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stevenson Middle School
High : Proviso East High School
High : Proviso Math and Science Academy
High : Proviso West High School

Students at Melrose Park Elementary School are 67% Hispanic, 28% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Melrose Park Elementary School ranks 1288th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 629 students attended Melrose Park Elementary School.


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