Memorial School

69 Main Street
Upton, MA 01568

Rating

Top 30%

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Memorial School serves 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Memorial School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 461 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Memorial School's student population of 461 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

461 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Memorial School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Memorial School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#473 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Memorial School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Memorial School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

83%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Memorial School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.31

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Memorial School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Mendon-Upton School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial School's ranking?

Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Memorial School?

461 students attend Memorial School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Memorial School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial School?

Memorial School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Memorial School offer ?

Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Memorial School part of?

Memorial School is part of Mendon-Upton School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 461 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education