Memorial Middle School

8979 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH 44060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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8/
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Top 30%
Serving 852 students in grades 6-8, Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 852 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30% in OH
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • : Memorial Middle School serves the southeast part of Mentor, OH, covering an area of approximately 16.8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.1 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Memorial Middle School's student population of 852 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
852 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Memorial Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#757 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

71%
54%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

76%
60%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

76%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
4%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
17%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
85%
65%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
15%
0.27

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
20.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Memorial Middle School is ranked #757 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Memorial Middle School often compared to?
Memorial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
852 students attend Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Memorial Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Memorial Middle School offer ?
Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Middle School part of?
Memorial Middle School is part of Mentor Exempted Village School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Memorial Junior high school is an amazing school it very well organized. The principal there is so nice and he is willing to do anything to solve a problem. They have great staff at memorial to help and mentor the students that come in. I would recommend this middle school to anyone.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - dlphi

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 852 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • : Memorial Middle School serves the southeast part of Mentor, OH, covering an area of approximately 16.8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.1 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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