Memorial School (Closed 2016)

345 North Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Memorial 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
325 students

Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(14-15)
15-19%
37%
(14-15)
20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1

Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 1990–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
9%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
18%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
88%
63%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
12%
0.22

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Memorial School?
325 students attend Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Memorial School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 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 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Memorial School offer ?
Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Memorial School part of?
Memorial School is part of East Jackson Community Schools.

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