Melzer School vs Springman Middle 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.
Melzer School
Morton Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
Springman Middle School
Glenview · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students
| Measure | Melzer School Morton Grove, Illinois | Springman Middle School Glenview, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #269 of 2,303 | #84 of 670 |
| National rank | #10808 of 50,301 | #2939 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 395 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| city | Morton Grove | Glenview |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 70.7).
- •Melzer School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Melzer School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Springman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 40%).
- •Springman Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
- •Springman Middle School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 395.
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 Melzer School better than Springman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Springman Middle School ranks higher (72.0 vs 70.7 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 Melzer School and Springman Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Morton Grove and Glenview in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melzer School: 395. Springman Middle School: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melzer School and Springman Middle School rank in Illinois?
Melzer School is 269th of 2,303 and Springman Middle School is 84th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).