Memorial Elementary School
Tel:
(219) 531-3090
- Memorial Elementary School serves 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Memorial Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Memorial Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Memorial Elementary School's student population of 334 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 334 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Memorial Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #28 out of 1762 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 12% |
| White | 84% | 69% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valparaiso Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Memorial Elementary School is Porter County Career Center (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Benjamin Franklin Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valparaiso Benjamin Franklin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 798 students
0.4 miles
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020 0.4 6-8 798 - Valparaiso Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 269 students
0.7 miles
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3030 0.7 K-5 269 - Valparaiso Porter County Career Center Vocational School
Grades: K-12
0.7 miles
1005 N Franklin
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170 0.7 K-12 n/a - Valparaiso Northview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 266 students
0.9 miles
257 Northview Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3100 0.9 K-5 266 - Valparaiso Valparaiso High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,068 students
1.4 miles
2727 N Campbell St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3070 1.4 9-12 2,068
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