George Melcher Elementary School vs. Genesis School Inc.
Should you attend George Melcher Elementary School or Genesis School Inc.? 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
George Melcher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Genesis School Inc. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, George Melcher Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Genesis School Inc. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
331 students
209 students


% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
18 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2033 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1968 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
11-19%


n/a

Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
-
8
Kindergarten Students
51
16
Grade 1 Students
50
21
Grade 2 Students
46
16
Grade 3 Students
49
19
Grade 4 Students
44
22
Grade 5 Students
44
25
Grade 6 Students
47
25
Grade 7 Students
-
27
Grade 8 Students
-
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a

n/a
% Hispanic
25%
6%


% Black
64%
86%


% White
4%
3%


% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%


Diversity Score
0.53
0.26


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

