Melrose School vs. Scott School
Should I attend Melrose School or Scott School? 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
Melrose School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Scott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Melrose School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Scott School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
542 students
439 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2436 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2479 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
109
76
Grade 1 Students
95
62
Grade 2 Students
106
89
Grade 3 Students
111
102
Grade 4 Students
121
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
37%
50%
% Black
53%
43%
% White
3%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
n/a
