Golf Middle School vs. Melzer School
Should you attend Golf Middle School or Melzer 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
Golf Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Melzer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 327 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 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 402 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 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
K-5
Total Students
327 students
402 students


% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%


Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
36 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#883 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35-39%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
-
72
Grade 1 Students
-
63
Grade 2 Students
-
59
Grade 3 Students
-
65
Grade 4 Students
-
80
Grade 5 Students
92
63
Grade 6 Students
84
-
Grade 7 Students
82
-
Grade 8 Students
69
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
29%


% Hispanic
12%
16%


% Black
3%
3%


% White
50%
43%


% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
9%


Diversity Score
0.64
0.70


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%

