Melrose School

Summary:

Melrose School is an elementary school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 597 students. It is part of the Harrisburg City School District, which is ranked 575 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Melrose School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past several years.

Melrose School's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.2% of Melrose students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 5.7% in the Harrisburg City School District. Similarly, only 14.6% of Melrose students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 53% statewide and 15.6% in the district. Melrose School's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Disabled students in both Math and English Language Arts.

The challenges faced by Melrose School appear to be part of a broader pattern within the Harrisburg City School District, as the other elementary schools in the district, such as Benjamin Franklin School, Downey School, and Foose School, also perform poorly on academic measures. However, nearby charter schools, such as Pennsylvania STEAM Academy and Sylvan Heights Science Charter School, outperform Melrose School and the other district schools, highlighting the potential for alternative educational models to achieve better outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

2041 Berryhill St
Harrisburg, PA 17104

(717) 703-1440

District: Harrisburg City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1460^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,011

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 597

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.6%

Hispanic:

40.0%

Asian:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Melrose School ranks worse than 95.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Harrisburg City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (47.6%), Hispanic (40%), Asian (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Harrisburg City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melrose School is 16.9, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Harrisburg City School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melrose School is $23,011, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Harrisburg City School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Melrose School:

SchoolDigger ranks Melrose School 1460^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Melrose School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Harrisburg City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg City School District 575^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Melrose School

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Rank History for all students at Melrose School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	5.52	1382^nd	1474	6.2%
2016	10.36	1365^th	1554	12.2%
2017	8.91	1377^th	1547	11.0%
2018	4.94	1440^th	1530	5.9%
2019	5.51	1442^nd	1544	6.6%
2021	5.31	1356^th	1433	5.4%
2022	7.61	1401^st	1534	8.7%
2023	4.58	1490^th	1534	2.9%
2024	5.26	1460^th	1526	4.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Melrose School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.48	138^th	196	29.6%
2024	37.19	128^th	200	36.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melrose School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.69	1370^th	1414	3.1%
2024	8.65	1348^th	1432	5.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Melrose School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.66	1413^th	1488	5.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Melrose School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.50	1080^th	1084	0.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Melrose School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.26	1435^th	1495	4.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Melrose School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.46	431^st	437	1.4%
2024	21.57	382^nd	437	12.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Melrose School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.06	374^th	432	13.4%
2024	19.90	389^th	454	14.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a citizen
Tuesday, June 29, 2021

A fourth grade teacher threw my grandson to the ground with his hands behind his back. This bald G. did it in front of the entire class. This was years ago, but I won't forget or forgive. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Melrose School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	23	339	71	167	1	10	611
2015	19	343	76	162	1	12	613
2016	23	327	75	184	1	15	625
2017	21	323	61	178	1	20	604
2018	18	335	49	194	0	26	622
2019	27	301	42	211	0	22	603
2020	25	313	30	214	1	26	609
2021	21	289	23	205	0	17	555
2022	18	285	23	200	0	16	542
2023	18	284	33	239	0	23	597

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	611	29.1	20.9	85.4
2015	613	36.0	17.0	99.5
2016	625	41.0	15.2	78.7
2017	604	38.5	15.6	89.4
2018	622	43.1	14.4	86.5
2019	603	42.1	14.3	100
2020	609	39.1	15.5	100
2021	555	34.5	16.0	99.5
2022	542	36.5	14.8	99.4
2023	597	35.2	16.9	100

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	611	29.1	20.9	85.4
2015	613	36.0	17.0	99.5
2016	625	41.0	15.2	78.7
2017	604	38.5	15.6	89.4
2018	622	43.1	14.4	86.5
2019	603	42.1	14.3	100
2020	609	39.1	15.5	100
2021	555	34.5	16.0	99.5
2022	542	36.5	14.8	99.4
2023	597	35.2	16.9	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Melrose School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,758 (12.8%)	$11,971 (87.2%)	$13,729
2020	$1,148 (13.7%)	$7,220 (86.3%)	$8,369
2021	$852 (5.2%)	$15,424 (94.8%)	$16,276
2022	$598 (2.6%)	$22,413 (97.4%)	$23,011

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melrose School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1442^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1490^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Melrose School)	18	5.6	12.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melrose School)	22.4	15.5	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Melrose School)	12.6	12.5	0.1%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Melrose School)	52.9	35.6	17.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Melrose School)	22.3	15.5	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Melrose School)	15.1	7.2	7.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Melrose School)	52.9	35.6	17.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Melrose School)	22.4	14	8.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	603	597	1%
African American	301	284	5.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	42	33	21.4%
Hispanic	211	239	13.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	27	18	33.3%
Two or More Races	22	23	4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Melrose School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Melrose School	Public	K-5	2041 Berryhill St	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-1440	597	35	16.9	100.0%	18 (3.0%)	284 (47.6%)	239 (40.0%)	33 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.9%)	5.3	1460^th of 1526 public elementary schools	4.3%		4.6	1490^th of 1534 public elementary schools	2.9%	30	18.5	4.2	7.6		10.2	45.3	45.3	18.7	10.5	14.7		14.6	$23,011	$598	$22,413
Scott School	Public	K-5	1900 Derry Street	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-4560	461	32	14.4	100.0%	13 (2.8%)	180 (39.0%)	235 (51.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.7%)	3	1519^th of 1526 public elementary schools	0.5%		2.9	1528^th of 1534 public elementary schools	0.4%	9	8.5	4.5	2.9		5.1	22.4	22.4	10.7	8.5	9.9		9.7	$27,242	$707	$26,534
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School	Public, Charter	K-4	915 S 13th Street	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Sylvan Heights Science Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 232-9220	216	15	14.4	100.0%	2 (0.9%)	154 (71.3%)	53 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	16.9	1259^th of 1526 public elementary schools	17.5%		10.4	1353^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	11.8%	94	24.3	14.6			19.3	65.9	65.9	34.2	29.3			31.6	$14,987	$2,923	$12,064
Foose School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Sycamore St	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-1280	535	47	11.2	100.0%	25 (4.7%)	227 (42.4%)	262 (49.0%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	3.4	1510^th of 1526 public elementary schools	1.0%		2.9	1529^th of 1534 public elementary schools	0.3%	19	10.7	9.1	3.1		7.8	32.5	32.5	17.6	7.8	3.1		9.8	$23,694	$615	$23,078
Premier Arts and Science Charter School	Public, Charter	K-3	500 North 17th Street	Harrisburg	17103	Dauphin County	Premier Arts and Science Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 234-3200	156	13	12.0	100.0%	10 (6.4%)	111 (71.2%)	32 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)								(n/a)	10.7				10.7			21.4				21.4	$2,554	$2,554	$00
Paxtang Elementary School	Public	K-5	3530 Rutherford St	Harrisburg	17111	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 561-1781	294	21	14.1	99.7%	76 (25.9%)	78 (26.5%)	51 (17.3%)	56 (19.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.5%)	38.9	1020^th of 1526 public elementary schools	33.2%		42.5	983^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	35.9%	37	30.8	36.3	42.0		36.7	77.2	77.2	46.1	31.8	51.7		44.3	$16,635	$3,064	$13,571
Downey School	Public	PK, KG-5	1313 Monroe St	Harrisburg	17103	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-1240	386	31	12.6	100.0%	8 (2.1%)	183 (47.4%)	167 (43.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.7%)	2.2	1525^th of 1526 public elementary schools	0.1%		2.3	1533^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	0.1%	8	2.3	1.7	1.9		1.9	15.0	15.0	9.5	3.2	7.4		6.3	$24,370	$633	$23,737
Benjamin Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 N 6th Street	Harrisburg	17110	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-1200	786	49	16.1	100.0%	42 (5.3%)	439 (55.9%)	234 (29.8%)	15 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.1%)	3.7	1502^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	1.6%		3.2	1523^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	0.7%	21	8.2	9.0	2.0		6.4	39.2	39.2	11.8	12.0	9.8		11.2	$25,282	$657	$24,626
Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-4	1500 North Third Street	Harrisburg	17102	Dauphin County	Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 991-4334	193	12	16.0	69.4%	18 (9.3%)	122 (63.2%)	34 (17.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.8%)	20.7	1209^th of 1526 public elementary schools	20.8%					(n/a)	33.3	22.2			28.0	61.1	61.1	35.9	36.2			36.0	$16,570	$270	$16,301
Steelton-Highspire Elementary School	Public	K-6	250 Reynders Avenue	Steelton	17113	Dauphin County	Steelton-Highspire School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 704-3826	738	50	14.6	100.0%	56 (7.6%)	382 (51.8%)	205 (27.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (12.5%)	7.4	1404^th of 1526 public elementary schools	8.0%		5.3	1464^th of 1534 public elementary schools	4.6%	60	14.7	9.6	9.4	1.1	9.0	45.8	45.8	16.7	12.9	30.2	21.0	20.2	$11,362	$4,472	$6,890

Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose School

How many students attend Melrose School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 597 students attended Melrose School.

Is Melrose School a good school?

Melrose School ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What district is Melrose School in?

Harrisburg City School District

What is the racial makeup of Melrose School?

Students at Melrose School are 48% African American, 40% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

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