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Melody Elem School

3937 W Wilcox St, Chicago, IL 60624

Ranked 1138 of 1380 in Illinois

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Melody Elem School

3937 W Wilcox St, Chicago, IL 60624

Ranked 1138 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Melody Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 3%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 3% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
318
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.26%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 8.18%
Black 90.57%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.26%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
8.18%
Black
90.57%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 318
51.89%
165 Female
48.11%
153 Male

Student Population

318 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

318 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Melody Elem School Contact Information

Address

3937 W Wilcox St, Chicago, IL 60624

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Phone

(773) 534-6850

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TOP 1138 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Melody Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Melody Elem School recently finished a huge, long-awaited interior renovation to the main student cafeteria, with brand new, modern round tables and super comfortable ergonomic seating arrangements. The lunchroom has been newly renovated and brightly lit and feels much more welcoming, incredibly spacious and vastly more conducive to positive student socialization and relaxation. The beautiful new dining setup has students of all grade levels really enjoying the daily comfort and improved aesthetic atmosphere during the daily scheduled nutritional meal times.

FAQ

Q1. How can I enroll my child at Melody Elem School?

Ans. Enrollment requires completing the district registration forms and providing proof of residency and medical immunization records.

Q2. Does Melody Elem School provide bus transportation?

Ans. Yes, school bus routes are available for eligible students residing outside the immediate walking distance boundary.

Q3. What clubs are available for students at Melody Elem School?

Ans. We offer a wide range of extracurriculars such as chess club, drama society, and intramural athletics.

Q4. Is there a specific dress code at Melody Elem School?

Ans. Students must adhere to the standardized dress code, which includes navy blue bottoms and white tops.

Q5. What are the meal options at Melody Elem School?

Ans. The school cafeteria serves balanced breakfasts and lunches daily, ensuring all nutritional guidelines are strictly met.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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