Melzer School vs. Hynes Elementary School
Should you attend Melzer School or Hynes Elementary 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
Melzer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Hynes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 395 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hynes Elementary 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
395 students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#749 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#586 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
30
Kindergarten Students
53
41
Grade 1 Students
73
53
Grade 2 Students
61
62
Grade 3 Students
60
69
Grade 4 Students
67
66
Grade 5 Students
81
1
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Grade 7 Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
33%
% Hispanic
16%
9%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
44%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%