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
Diversity
Hynes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 402 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 332 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 57% 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
402 students
332 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%


Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
23 teachers


Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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
-
36
Kindergarten Students
72
50
Grade 1 Students
63
58
Grade 2 Students
59
69
Grade 3 Students
65
66
Grade 4 Students
80
53
Grade 5 Students
63
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
36%


% Hispanic
16%
8%


% Black
3%
6%


% White
43%
43%


% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%


Diversity Score
0.70
0.68


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
15%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%

