Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Memorial School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial School's attendance zone encompasses the entire East Hampton, CT school district, covering approximately 36.9 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Memorial School's student population of 511 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Memorial School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#317 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cheetah Pride & Future Bellringers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial School's ranking?
Memorial School is ranked #317 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Memorial School often compared to?
Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmer Thienes-mary Hall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Memorial School?
511 students attend Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Memorial School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial School?
Memorial School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Memorial School offer ?
Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Memorial School part of?
Memorial School is part of East Hampton School District.
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