Serving 820 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Memorial Elementary School's student population of 820 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2706 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Elementary School is ranked #2706 out of 3,704 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 West Elementary School, Nocatee 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 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
820 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Memorial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Desoto School District.
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