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Melridge Elementary School

Summary:

Melridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Painesville, Ohio, serving 285 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Riverside Local School District, which is ranked 205 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Melridge Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance has been consistently strong, with its statewide ranking ranging from 213 to 432 out of 1,610 to 1,676 Ohio elementary schools over the past several years. Melridge Elementary School also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 25-40% of Ohio elementary schools in these categories. However, the school's ranking for gifted and talented students is relatively lower, ranking in the top 50% of Ohio elementary schools in this category.

While Melridge Elementary School outperforms the nearby Riverview Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School, and Buckeye Elementary School in academic performance, its performance is not as strong as the top-performing schools in the Mentor Exempted Village School District, such as Orchard Hollow Elementary School and Hopkins Elementary School. Additionally, Melridge Elementary School has a relatively lower percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients compared to some of the nearby schools, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6689 Melridge Dr
       Painesville, OH  44077-2151

(440) 352-3854

District: Riverside Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
276th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,152 Help


Students who attend Melridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Henry F Lamuth Middle School
High:    Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
Hispanic:
12.7%
African American:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Melridge Elementary School ranks better than 82.5% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Riverside Local School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.3%), Hispanic (12.7%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melridge Elementary School is 20.5. 2 elementary schools in the Riverside Local School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melridge Elementary School is $13,152, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Riverside Local School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Melridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Melridge Elementary School 276th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Melridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Riverside Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Local 205th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Melridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.59 422nd 1471 71.3%
2005 78.76 247th 1501 83.5%
2006 73.47 382nd 1504 74.6%
2007 70.80 496th 1609 69.2%
2008 64.97 648th 1582 59.0%
2009 77.07 295th 1610 81.7%
2010 79.73 233rd 1662 86.0%
2011 71.35 552nd 1686 67.3%
2012 70.37 581st 1709 66.0%
2013 67.22 716th 1701 57.9%
2014 77.63 319th 1687 81.1%
2015 75.49 426th 1684 74.7%
2016 79.89 312th 1678 81.4%
2017 80.66 261st 1651 84.2%
2018 75.55 427th 1636 73.9%
2019 75.59 432nd 1676 74.2%
2021 85.40 213th 1610 86.8%
2022 80.16 322nd 1588 79.7%
2023 82.02 279th 1596 82.5%
2024 81.75 276th 1577 82.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.70 681st 1465 53.5%
2019 46.78 903rd 1465 38.4%
2021 85.03 121st 1404 91.4%
2022 70.02 390th 1419 72.5%
2023 62.42 553rd 1447 61.8%
2024 73.08 348th 1484 76.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Melridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.03 269th 1518 82.3%
2019 81.97 201st 1502 86.6%
2021 87.44 127th 1467 91.3%
2022 83.16 210th 1488 85.9%
2023 82.91 218th 1483 85.3%
2024 77.99 316th 1466 78.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Melridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.26 377th 759 50.3%
2024 62.07 25th 78 67.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Melridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.59 566th 1536 63.2%
2019 66.76 605th 1535 60.6%
2021 81.54 276th 1499 81.6%
2022 75.47 399th 1518 73.7%
2023 78.21 337th 1498 77.5%
2024 81.75 246th 1485 83.4%
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Rank History for White students at Melridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.56 353rd 1309 73.0%
2019 71.91 355th 1271 72.1%
2021 80.04 229th 1249 81.7%
2022 77.17 265th 1242 78.7%
2023 79.52 225th 1215 81.5%
2024 76.37 272nd 1190 77.1%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Melridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 3 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1989 402 6 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1990 355 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1991 318 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 317 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 303 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1994 292 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1995 346 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 346 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1997 326 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1998 301 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1999 318 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2000 317 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 327 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2002 310 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 3 321
2003 310 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 3 321
2004 315 2 5 6 0 n/a n/a 2 330
2005 350 4 6 6 0 n/a n/a 6 372
2006 385 4 5 7 0 n/a n/a 3 404
2007 389 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 4 404
2008 408 5 8 5 0 n/a n/a 4 430
2009 427 7 7 5 0 n/a n/a 3 449
2010 409 4 7 3 0 n/a n/a 12 435
2011 425 6 4 9 0 0 14 0 458
2012 377 12 5 16 1 0 17 0 428
2013 345 11 6 14 0 1 10 0 387
2014 325 15 6 13 0 1 10 0 370
2015 304 14 4 13 0 1 13 0 349
2016 308 12 5 12 0 1 14 0 352
2017 280 11 8 17 0 1 14 0 331
2018 267 12 9 19 0 0 13 0 320
2019 265 7 3 16 0 0 12 0 303
2020 271 11 1 38 0 0 16 0 337
2021 287 11 1 45 0 0 17 0 361
2022 208 14 1 36 0 0 17 0 276
2023 214 16 1 36 0 0 18 0 285
2024 217 20 0 37 0 0 18 0 292

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Melridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 18.0 22.2 0
1989 417 18.0 23.1 n/a
1990 365 16.0 22.8 n/a
1991 326 13.0 25.0 n/a
1992 324 15.0 21.6 2.2
1993 308 13.0 23.7 6.8
1994 297 12.0 24.8 5.1
1995 347 14.0 24.8 4.3
1996 347 14.0 24.8 4.3
1997 327 13.0 25.2 5.8
1998 303 13.0 23.3 5
1999 324 14.0 23.1 7.4
2000 323 14.0 23.1 8.7
2001 333 14.5 23.0 11.7
2002 321 15.5 20.7 10.4
2003 321 15.5 20.7 10.4
2004 330 15.5 21.3 10.4
2005 372 17.4 21.4 13.4
2006 404 18.0 22.4 11.7
2007 404 19.5 20.7 11.5
2008 430 18.0 23.9 n/a
2009 449 21.5 20.9 12.3
2010 435 20.2 21.4 11.1
2011 458 20.5 22.3 14.8
2012 428 18.8 22.7 18.7
2013 387 17.1 22.5 22.5
2014 370 17.0 21.7 20
2015 349 n/a n/a 18.9
2016 352 18.0 19.5 18.2
2017 331 18.4 17.9 18.7
2018 320 18.9 16.9 18.4
2019 303 18.4 16.4 17.2
2020 337 19.6 17.1 31.2
2021 361 16.6 21.7 n/a
2022 276 14.0 19.7 n/a
2023 285 13.0 21.9 33.7
2024 292 14.2 20.5 39.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Melridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 18.0 22.2 0
1989 417 18.0 23.1 n/a
1990 365 16.0 22.8 n/a
1991 326 13.0 25.0 n/a
1992 324 15.0 21.6 2.2
1993 308 13.0 23.7 6.8
1994 297 12.0 24.8 5.1
1995 347 14.0 24.8 4.3
1996 347 14.0 24.8 4.3
1997 327 13.0 25.2 5.8
1998 303 13.0 23.3 5
1999 324 14.0 23.1 7.4
2000 323 14.0 23.1 8.7
2001 333 14.5 23.0 11.7
2002 321 15.5 20.7 10.4
2003 321 15.5 20.7 10.4
2004 330 15.5 21.3 10.4
2005 372 17.4 21.4 13.4
2006 404 18.0 22.4 11.7
2007 404 19.5 20.7 11.5
2008 430 18.0 23.9 n/a
2009 449 21.5 20.9 12.3
2010 435 20.2 21.4 11.1
2011 458 20.5 22.3 14.8
2012 428 18.8 22.7 18.7
2013 387 17.1 22.5 22.5
2014 370 17.0 21.7 20
2015 349 n/a n/a 18.9
2016 352 18.0 19.5 18.2
2017 331 18.4 17.9 18.7
2018 320 18.9 16.9 18.4
2019 303 18.4 16.4 17.2
2020 337 19.6 17.1 31.2
2021 361 16.6 21.7 n/a
2022 276 14.0 19.7 n/a
2023 285 13.0 21.9 33.7
2024 292 14.2 20.5 39.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Melridge Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,008
2022 $11,800
2023 $11,863
2024 $13,152

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melridge Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 432nd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 279th of 1596 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Melridge Elementary School)86.478.7
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Local)83.680.6
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melridge Elementary School)81.463
 18.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Local)78.367.9
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Melridge Elementary School)7193.5
 22.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Local)84.182.6
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Melridge Elementary School)72.680.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Local)74.769
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Melridge Elementary School)84.288.4
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Riverside Local)78.577
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Melridge Elementary School)77.286.4
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Local)81.772
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Melridge Elementary School)8688.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Local)83.183
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students303285
 5.9%
African American716
 128.6%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1636
 125%
Pacific Islander00
White265214
 19.2%
Two or More Races1218
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.2%33.7%
 16.5%

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Melridge Elementary School ranks 276th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Melridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henry F Lamuth Middle School
High : Riverside Junior/Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 292 students attended Melridge Elementary School.

Students at Melridge Elementary School are 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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