Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Veterans Memorial ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Veterans Memorial's student population of 373 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Veterans Memorial ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans Memorial is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1069 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
24%
23%
Black
5%
10%
White
58%
56%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Memorial's ranking?
Veterans Memorial is ranked #1069 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Veterans Memorial often compared to?
Veterans Memorialis often viewed alongside schools like Charles C Cashman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Veterans Memorial?
373 students attend Veterans Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Veterans Memorial students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial?
Veterans Memorial has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial offer ?
Veterans Memorial offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans Memorial part of?
Veterans Memorial is part of Saugus School District.
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
i went to this school and it very child friendly and has a good learning system.
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