Memorial Elementary School

867 Memorial Dr
Avon Park, FL 33825
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memorial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Memorial Elementary School's student population of 576 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
576 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Memorial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2234 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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43%
48%
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40%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
36%
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Black
26%
21%
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White
29%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Elementary School is ranked #2234 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sun 'n Lake Elementary School, Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
576 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Memorial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Highlands School District.

School Reviews

5   6/1/2022
Administration, teachers, and staff all strive to collaborate in a positive way to solve any problems and care for all the students consistently.
- Posted by Teacher - AJ Mobley

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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