Memorial Elementary School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students (09-10)
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(09-10)
64%
59%
(09-10)
76%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
3%
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)
3%
15%
Black
(09-10)
1%
8%
White
(09-10)
93%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
9%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
289 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Hampden-Wilbraham School District.

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