Golf Middle School vs Melzer School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golf Middle School
Morton Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–8
306 students
Melzer School
Morton Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
| Measure | Golf Middle School Morton Grove, Illinois | Melzer School Morton Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 670 | #269 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3992 of 15,369 | #10808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 306 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 58% |
| city | Morton Grove | Morton Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melzer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 67.0).
- •Melzer School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Melzer School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Melzer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 40.8%).
- •Melzer School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Melzer School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 306.
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 Golf Middle School better than Melzer School?
On the Success Index (US), Melzer School ranks higher (70.7 vs 67.0 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 Golf Middle School and Melzer School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Morton Grove and Morton Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golf Middle School: 306. Melzer School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golf Middle School and Melzer School rank in Illinois?
Golf Middle School is 122nd of 670 and Melzer School is 269th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).