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Veterans Memorial

Summary:

Veterans Memorial is an elementary school located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, serving 216 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Gloucester school district, which is ranked 240 out of 356 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Veterans Memorial has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (25%) and African American (5.09%) students, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a ranking between 725 and 834 out of around 930-940 schools over the past several years. Its performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments is also significantly below the Gloucester district and Massachusetts state averages across all grades and subjects. Interestingly, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.5 and spends around $21,600 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Comparing Veterans Memorial to its higher-performing neighbors, such as Plum Cove School, West Parish, and Beeman Memorial, provides valuable insights. These nearby schools generally perform better academically, with higher rankings and better MCAS proficiency rates. Despite the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial, the school's academic performance is still lagging behind, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the low performance, particularly for its Hispanic and other underperforming subgroups.


Detail:

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 11 Webster Street
       Gloucester, MA  01930

(978) 281-9820

District: Gloucester


Students who attend Veterans Memorial usually attend:

Middle:    Ralph B O'Maley Middle
High:    Gloucester High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  216

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
Hispanic:
25.0%
African American:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.9% Help


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Veterans Memorial was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Gloucester:

SchoolDigger ranks Gloucester 254th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Veterans Memorial

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Rank History for all students at Veterans Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.42 462nd 884 47.7%
2004 31.60 631st 882 28.5%
2005 22.61 715th 887 19.4%
2006 20.01 763rd 911 16.2%
2007 16.26 792nd 911 13.1%
2008 10.38 833rd 908 8.3%
2009 13.76 809th 909 11.0%
2010 6.33 880th 920 4.3%
2011 11.87 827th 924 10.5%
2012 11.08 842nd 930 9.5%
2013 22.67 756th 928 18.5%
2014 15.91 812th 926 12.3%
2015 30.21 685th 914 25.1%
2016 19.31 791st 932 15.1%
2017 18.80 795th 938 15.2%
2018 14.37 834th 934 10.7%
2019 16.61 818th 942 13.2%
2021 22.63 725th 936 22.5%
2022 22.12 732nd 932 21.5%
2023 18.36 761st 928 18.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Veterans Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.25 814th 886 8.1%
2019 21.70 790th 896 11.8%
2021 29.29 670th 894 25.1%
2022 34.33 625th 905 30.9%
2023 48.35 318th 703 54.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Veterans Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.18 604th 685 11.8%
2019 28.76 557th 700 20.4%
2021 29.03 540th 705 23.4%
2022 41.75 462nd 772 40.2%
2023 29.98 587th 757 22.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Veterans Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.59 814th 893 8.8%
2019 26.45 710th 902 21.3%
2021 25.97 668th 898 25.6%
2022 20.22 734th 901 18.5%
2023 23.31 693rd 887 21.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Veterans Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.46 410th 665 38.3%
2021 42.21 334th 632 47.2%
2022 51.59 273rd 672 59.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Veterans Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.79 746th 898 16.9%
2019 13.03 830th 907 8.5%
2021 20.32 726th 904 19.7%
2022 26.13 689th 908 24.1%
2023 17.40 762nd 896 15.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Veterans Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.20 721st 925 22.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Veterans Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.84 378th 379 0.3%
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Rank History for White students at Veterans Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.88 741st 772 4.0%
2019 13.31 728th 780 6.7%
2021 26.42 624th 765 18.4%
2022 19.56 670th 764 12.3%
2023 12.45 705th 762 7.5%
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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 Veterans Memorial

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 216 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1989 251 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1990 232 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1991 215 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1992 201 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1993 209 3 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1994 187 5 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1995 197 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1996 197 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1997 206 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1998 212 4 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1999 221 4 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2000 244 9 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2001 218 11 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2002 189 10 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 189 10 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 194 8 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2005 183 8 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2006 184 5 4 19 0 n/a n/a 1 213
2007 199 3 3 16 3 n/a n/a 1 225
2008 225 3 3 18 2 n/a n/a 3 254
2009 245 1 5 23 1 2 2 0 279
2010 221 1 4 29 2 3 3 0 263
2011 197 0 3 31 1 4 2 0 238
2012 182 0 5 25 1 4 3 0 220
2013 163 3 2 25 0 4 3 0 200
2014 182 2 2 23 1 2 3 0 215
2015 186 2 3 27 0 1 3 0 222
2016 189 2 1 29 0 2 10 0 233
2017 187 2 2 27 0 0 2 0 220
2018 155 3 4 40 0 0 5 0 207
2019 153 6 3 44 0 1 10 0 217
2020 140 11 5 46 0 3 7 0 212
2021 129 10 5 53 2 4 10 0 213
2022 138 12 7 50 0 2 7 0 216
2023 131 11 6 54 0 3 11 0 216

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 Veterans Memorial

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 216 n/a n/a n/a
1989 251 n/a n/a n/a
1990 235 n/a n/a n/a
1991 224 n/a n/a n/a
1992 214 n/a n/a n/a
1993 221 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 197 n/a n/a n/a
1995 206 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 206 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 217 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 231 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 235 n/a 0.0 30.6
2000 256 n/a 0.0 34.8
2001 246 n/a 0.0 36.6
2002 217 n/a n/a 34.6
2003 217 n/a n/a 34.6
2004 223 19.9 11.2 40.4
2005 213 20.4 10.4 38
2006 213 19.9 10.7 42.5
2007 225 20.0 11.3 48.7
2008 254 19.2 13.2 52.2
2009 279 21.7 12.9 63.4
2010 263 21.8 12.0 62.4
2011 238 24.5 9.6 65.5
2012 220 23.8 9.2 65
2013 200 22.3 8.9 70.5
2014 215 24.1 8.8 70.2
2015 222 28.0 7.9 64.9
2016 233 26.0 8.9 n/a
2017 220 25.7 8.5 n/a
2018 207 25.2 8.2 n/a
2019 217 25.2 8.6 n/a
2020 212 25.3 8.3 n/a
2021 213 26.5 8.0 n/a
2022 216 25.3 8.5 n/a
2023 216 25.3 8.5 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 Veterans Memorial

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 216 n/a n/a n/a
1989 251 n/a n/a n/a
1990 235 n/a n/a n/a
1991 224 n/a n/a n/a
1992 214 n/a n/a n/a
1993 221 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 197 n/a n/a n/a
1995 206 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 206 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 217 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 231 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 235 n/a 0.0 30.6
2000 256 n/a 0.0 34.8
2001 246 n/a 0.0 36.6
2002 217 n/a n/a 34.6
2003 217 n/a n/a 34.6
2004 223 19.9 11.2 40.4
2005 213 20.4 10.4 38
2006 213 19.9 10.7 42.5
2007 225 20.0 11.3 48.7
2008 254 19.2 13.2 52.2
2009 279 21.7 12.9 63.4
2010 263 21.8 12.0 62.4
2011 238 24.5 9.6 65.5
2012 220 23.8 9.2 65
2013 200 22.3 8.9 70.5
2014 215 24.1 8.8 70.2
2015 222 28.0 7.9 64.9
2016 233 26.0 8.9 n/a
2017 220 25.7 8.5 n/a
2018 207 25.2 8.2 n/a
2019 217 25.2 8.6 n/a
2020 212 25.3 8.3 n/a
2021 213 26.5 8.0 n/a
2022 216 25.3 8.5 n/a
2023 216 25.3 8.5 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 Veterans Memorial

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $610 (3.2%) $18,441 (96.8%) $19,051
2020 $709 (3.6%) $18,909 (96.4%) $19,618
2021 $1,807 (8.4%) $19,819 (91.6%) $21,626

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Memorial

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 818th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 761st of 928 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial)3226.5
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gloucester)5635.4
 20.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial)2725
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gloucester)4431
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial)1721.4
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gloucester)4845.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial)3628.6
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gloucester)4748.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial)3929
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gloucester)5740.5
 16.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial)3212.9
 19.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gloucester)5333.7
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Veterans Memorial)3422.6
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Gloucester)5234.8
 17.2%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial)3025.8
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Gloucester)4838.2
 9.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Veterans Memorial)3122.1
 8.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Gloucester)4333.7
 9.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Veterans Memorial)3422.6
 11.4%
   All Grades Science (Gloucester)4435.7
 8.3%
   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 Students217216
 0.5%
African American611
 83.3%
American Indian00
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic4454
 22.7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White153131
 14.4%
Two or More Races1011
 10%




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Students at Veterans Memorial are 61% White, 25% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 216 students attended Veterans Memorial.


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