Memorial Middle School

Summary:

Memorial Middle School is a public middle school located in Fitchburg, MA, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 581. The school is part of the Fitchburg School District, which is ranked 303 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Memorial Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Massachusetts middle schools, typically between 250-350 out of 500 schools. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. However, the school performs better than the Fitchburg district average in these subjects, indicating it is one of the stronger schools within the district. Memorial Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 12.1, which is higher than the nearby Arthur M. Longsjo Middle School (9.9) and lower than the Sky View Middle School (15.0). The school spends $15,529 per student, which is higher than the state average and the spending levels of nearby schools like Gardner Middle School ($13,918) and Samoset School ($13,011).

While Memorial Middle School's overall academic performance is below state averages, the Hispanic and African American student subgroups perform relatively well compared to their peers statewide. This suggests the school may be effectively supporting these historically underserved student populations. However, despite spending more per student than nearby schools, the school's academic outcomes are still below state averages, raising questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and teaching practices. Comparisons to nearby schools, such as the higher-performing Chocksett Middle School, Lunenburg Middle School, and Overlook Middle School, suggest that factors beyond just district-level resources and policies may be contributing to the academic performance of Memorial Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 615 Rollstone Street
       Fitchburg, MA  01420


(978) 345-3295

District: Fitchburg

SchoolDigger Rank:
267th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,529 Help


Students who attend Memorial Middle School usually attend:

High:    Fitchburg High
    Goodrich Academy

Feeder schools for Memorial Middle School:

Elementary:    Crocker Elementary
    McKay Elementary School
    Reingold Elementary
    South Street Early Learning Center

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  581

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.8%
White:
28.9%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Memorial Middle School ranks worse than 54.2% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.8%), White (28.9%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Middle School is $15,529.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Middle School 267th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Memorial Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Fitchburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Fitchburg 303rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memorial Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.18 326th 399 18.3%
2007 25.63 316th 399 20.8%
2008 28.70 306th 407 24.8%
2009 29.53 309th 409 24.4%
2010 27.94 336th 434 22.6%
2011 22.48 363rd 449 19.2%
2012 20.29 369th 455 18.9%
2013 19.50 376th 455 17.4%
2014 16.28 386th 455 15.2%
2015 43.30 257th 441 41.7%
2016 33.40 335th 482 30.5%
2017 24.22 374th 487 23.2%
2018 17.60 398th 484 17.8%
2019 26.84 367th 498 26.3%
2021 33.58 322nd 501 35.7%
2022 42.64 273rd 497 45.1%
2023 43.05 272nd 501 45.7%
2024 41.76 267th 493 45.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.09 78th 84 7.1%
2021 25.54 64th 92 30.4%
2022 38.51 59th 102 42.2%
2023 40.00 59th 110 46.4%
2024 41.92 55th 98 43.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.83 115th 127 9.4%
2019 31.68 113th 138 18.1%
2021 32.67 109th 135 19.3%
2022 40.19 89th 154 42.2%
2023 38.53 97th 155 37.4%
2024 52.83 36th 180 80.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.16 416th 467 10.9%
2019 34.19 335th 484 30.8%
2021 36.42 306th 489 37.4%
2022 58.09 159th 503 68.4%
2023 29.14 308th 444 30.6%
2024 39.07 225th 441 49.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.79 402nd 438 8.2%
2019 29.41 349th 452 22.8%
2021 37.31 292nd 462 36.8%
2022 56.40 170th 489 65.2%
2023 60.11 163rd 481 66.1%
2024 63.92 137th 469 70.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.21 17th 25 32.0%
2024 72.40 8th 36 77.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.21 374th 463 19.2%
2019 24.47 374th 478 21.8%
2021 29.34 340th 483 29.6%
2022 44.94 252nd 494 49.0%
2023 40.42 275th 489 43.8%
2024 47.53 232nd 481 51.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.26 377th 417 9.6%
2019 24.27 337th 424 20.5%
2021 26.15 334th 431 22.5%
2022 35.72 256th 445 42.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.09 408th 466 12.4%
2019 28.01 353rd 478 26.2%
2021 37.63 296th 485 39.0%
2022 36.97 301st 497 39.4%
2023 44.95 252nd 489 48.5%
2024 35.97 297th 483 38.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.17 350th 491 28.7%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.36 148th 339 56.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.22 113th 119 5.0%
2019 15.65 111th 128 13.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.30 109th 195 44.1%
2021 56.30 64th 193 66.8%
2022 52.96 82nd 212 61.3%
2023 81.03 21st 209 90.0%
2024 81.53 18th 202 91.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.06 263rd 309 14.9%
2019 31.15 231st 322 28.3%
2021 38.88 191st 335 43.0%
2022 49.16 147th 368 60.1%
2023 51.18 147th 364 59.6%
2024 55.05 131st 378 65.3%
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Rank History for White students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.97 313th 395 20.8%
2019 32.33 283rd 396 28.5%
2021 44.62 205th 401 48.9%
2022 55.14 166th 404 58.9%
2023 55.06 159th 403 60.5%
2024 37.57 233rd 392 40.6%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Memorial Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 413 29 79 202 2 n/a n/a 0 725
2002 361 42 54 235 3 n/a n/a 0 695
2003 361 42 54 235 3 n/a n/a 0 695
2004 293 43 42 231 2 n/a n/a 0 611
2005 251 48 39 224 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2006 330 40 37 235 1 n/a n/a 3 646
2007 332 41 46 237 2 n/a n/a 0 658
2008 303 32 46 232 1 n/a n/a 2 616
2009 280 30 56 245 1 2 3 0 617
2010 264 40 55 290 1 0 12 0 662
2011 252 37 52 333 1 1 13 0 689
2012 259 42 52 334 1 1 22 0 711
2013 233 46 44 311 0 1 25 0 660
2014 224 46 40 302 0 1 43 0 656
2015 199 45 40 316 0 0 47 0 647
2016 197 42 40 354 0 0 53 0 686
2017 214 40 39 374 0 0 49 0 716
2018 208 32 47 375 0 0 46 0 708
2019 226 39 48 391 0 1 43 0 748
2020 209 37 42 353 0 1 52 0 694
2021 191 36 31 343 0 1 54 0 656
2022 189 37 21 367 0 1 53 0 668
2023 168 30 17 324 0 0 40 2 581

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Memorial Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 725 n/a 0.0 61
2002 695 n/a n/a 55.1
2003 695 n/a n/a 55.1
2004 611 49.5 12.3 58.3
2005 563 48.8 11.5 65.7
2006 646 50.5 12.8 53.8
2007 658 49.0 13.4 57.9
2008 616 47.0 13.1 61.7
2009 617 49.3 12.5 56.6
2010 662 49.2 13.4 66
2011 689 43.4 15.8 67.9
2012 711 46.1 15.4 76.2
2013 660 48.1 13.7 79.1
2014 656 48.8 13.4 77.4
2015 647 49.0 13.2 100
2016 686 48.0 14.2 n/a
2017 716 50.1 14.2 n/a
2018 708 49.8 14.2 n/a
2019 748 50.2 14.8 n/a
2020 694 51.1 13.5 n/a
2021 656 48.3 13.5 n/a
2022 668 54.7 12.2 n/a
2023 581 48.0 12.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Memorial Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 725 n/a 0.0 61
2002 695 n/a n/a 55.1
2003 695 n/a n/a 55.1
2004 611 49.5 12.3 58.3
2005 563 48.8 11.5 65.7
2006 646 50.5 12.8 53.8
2007 658 49.0 13.4 57.9
2008 616 47.0 13.1 61.7
2009 617 49.3 12.5 56.6
2010 662 49.2 13.4 66
2011 689 43.4 15.8 67.9
2012 711 46.1 15.4 76.2
2013 660 48.1 13.7 79.1
2014 656 48.8 13.4 77.4
2015 647 49.0 13.2 100
2016 686 48.0 14.2 n/a
2017 716 50.1 14.2 n/a
2018 708 49.8 14.2 n/a
2019 748 50.2 14.8 n/a
2020 694 51.1 13.5 n/a
2021 656 48.3 13.5 n/a
2022 668 54.7 12.2 n/a
2023 581 48.0 12.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,170 (8.7%) $12,262 (91.3%) $13,432
2020 $967 (6.6%) $13,716 (93.4%) $14,683
2021 $1,590 (10.2%) $13,938 (89.8%) $15,529

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 367th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 272nd of 501 Middle schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)3633.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fitchburg)3021.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5240.6
 11.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)1612.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fitchburg)188.2
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4936.2
 12.8%
5th Grade Science (Memorial Middle School)3321.6
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Fitchburg)2719.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4842.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)5237.9
 14.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fitchburg)4127.1
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)5224.9
 27.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fitchburg)3022.1
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)2639
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fitchburg)2527.5
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)2522.2
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fitchburg)2314.8
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)3346.8
 13.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fitchburg)3534.6
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)1833.9
 15.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fitchburg)2325.2
 2.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Memorial Middle School)2533
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Fitchburg)2724.9
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)3741.2
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Fitchburg)3729.5
 7.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)2827.1
 0.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Fitchburg)2924.5
 4.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Memorial Middle School)2833
 5%
   All Grades Science (Fitchburg)2823.8
 4.2%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students748581
 22.3%
African American3930
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian4817
 64.6%
Hispanic391324
 17.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White226168
 25.7%
Two or More Races4340
 7%


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Memorial Middle School ranks 267th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 581 students attended Memorial Middle School.

Students at Memorial Middle School are 56% Hispanic, 29% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Memorial Middle School usually go on to attend Fitchburg High


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