Memorial School

59 Adams Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Memorial School serves 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Memorial School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Memorial School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
23%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
89%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Memorial School?
427 students attend Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Memorial School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial School?
Memorial School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Memorial School offer ?
Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial School part of?
Memorial School is part of Medfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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