George Melcher Elementary School

3958 Chelsea
Kansas City, MO 64130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, George Melcher Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George Melcher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

George Melcher Elementary School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

George Melcher Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Melcher Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
#2028 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
37%
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6-9%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
8%
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Black
79%
15%
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White
1%
69%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart display the diversity score of George Melcher Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Melcher Elementary School's ranking?
George Melcher Elementary School is ranked #2028 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are George Melcher Elementary School often compared to?
George Melcher Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Dual Language School, Genesis School Inc. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend George Melcher Elementary School?
310 students attend George Melcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of George Melcher Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Melcher Elementary School?
George Melcher Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Melcher Elementary School offer ?
George Melcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is George Melcher Elementary School part of?
George Melcher Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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