George Melcher Elementary School vs. Genesis School Inc.
Should I attend George Melcher Elementary School or Genesis School Inc.? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
George Melcher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Genesis School Inc. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Genesis School Inc. 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
310 students
214 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2028 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1978 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
9
Kindergarten Students
41
16
Grade 1 Students
46
17
Grade 2 Students
45
22
Grade 3 Students
35
33
Grade 4 Students
49
23
Grade 5 Students
49
22
Grade 6 Students
45
24
Grade 7 Students
-
24
Grade 8 Students
-
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
5%
% Black
79%
82%
% White
1%
5%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
