Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memorial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial Elementary School serves the northeast part of Riverview, MI, covering approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1811 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Elementary School is ranked #1811 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Elementary School, Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
435 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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 Riverview Community School District.
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