Foose Sch vs Melrose Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foose Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Melrose Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
| Measure | Foose Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Melrose Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1483 of 1,627 | #1605 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45782 of 50,301 | #49245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 522 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 112.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foose Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 10.8).
- •Melrose Sch does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Melrose Sch does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Foose Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 112.9%).
- •Foose Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.2).
- •Melrose Sch is the larger school with 536 students compared with 522.
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 Foose Sch better than Melrose Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Foose Sch ranks higher (18.5 vs 10.8 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 Foose Sch and Melrose Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foose Sch: 522. Melrose Sch: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foose Sch and Melrose Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Foose Sch is 1483rd of 1,627 and Melrose Sch is 1605th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).