Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Memorial Park ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Memorial Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
69%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Park's ranking?
Memorial Park is ranked #1098 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Memorial Park?
240 students attend Memorial Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Memorial Park students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Park?
Memorial Park has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Memorial Park offer ?
Memorial Park offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Park part of?
Memorial Park is part of Rockland School District.
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