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John R Fausey vs. Memorial

Should you attend John R Fausey or Memorial? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
John R Fausey
784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Memorial
201 Norman Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

John R Fausey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 445 students in grades 1-5, John R Fausey ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Memorial 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
K-5
Total Students
445 students
208 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John R Fausey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memorial over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John R Fausey.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John R Fausey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memorial over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John R Fausey with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Springfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Memorial with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Springfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#556 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#1299 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John R Fausey, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Memorial, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in MA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John R Fausey who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John R Fausey who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John R Fausey who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John R Fausey by grade.
This chart displays the students of Memorial by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
1
Grade 1 Students
92
35
Grade 2 Students
83
40
Grade 3 Students
90
54
Grade 4 Students
92
38
Grade 5 Students
88
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John R Fausey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Memorial, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John R Fausey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Memorial, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John R Fausey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Memorial, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
63%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John R Fausey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Memorial, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John R Fausey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Memorial, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of John R Fausey, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memorial, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John R Fausey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Memorial, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John R Fausey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Memorial, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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