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Melridge Elementary School

6689 Melridge Dr
Painesville, OH 44077

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Melridge Elementary School serves 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Melridge Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 361 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Melridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Melridge Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

361 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Melridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Melridge Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OH)

Overall Testing Rank

#379 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Melridge Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Melridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

57%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Melridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Melridge Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

12%

Black

17%

White

80%

68%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Melridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Melridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

15%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Melridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Riverside Local School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melridge Elementary School's ranking?

Melridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

How many students attend Melridge Elementary School?

361 students attend Melridge Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Melridge Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Melridge Elementary School?

Melridge Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Melridge Elementary School offer ?

Melridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Melridge Elementary School part of?

Melridge Elementary School is part of Riverside Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 361 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education