Bradley West Elem School vs Melzer School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradley West Elem School
Bradley · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
395 students
Melzer School
Morton Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
| Measure | Bradley West Elem School Bradley, Illinois | Melzer School Morton Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1465 of 2,303 | #269 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #38590 of 50,301 | #10808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 395 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 58% |
| city | Bradley | Morton Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melzer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 29.9).
- •Melzer School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 21%).
- •Melzer School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Melzer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 65.3%).
- •Bradley West Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.3).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bradley West Elem School better than Melzer School?
On the Success Index (US), Melzer School ranks higher (70.7 vs 29.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bradley West Elem School and Melzer School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Bradley and Morton Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradley West Elem School: 395. Melzer School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradley West Elem School and Melzer School rank in Illinois?
Bradley West Elem School is 1465th of 2,303 and Melzer School is 269th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).