Memorial

Summary:

Memorial is a public elementary school serving 554 students in grades K-6 in Hopedale, MA, a district ranked 108 out of 351 in the state with a 3-star rating.

While Memorial has consistently ranked in the top third of Massachusetts elementary schools, its ranking has declined in recent years, going from 195 in 2018-2019 to 314 in 2023-2024. However, the school's MCAS proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics, remain significantly higher than the state average, with 55.63% of Memorial students proficient or better compared to 40.91% statewide. Memorial also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, such as special education students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 161 and 126 out of over 700 Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively, in these categories.

Compared to nearby schools, Memorial generally outperforms them in academic proficiency, but some schools, such as J.F. Kennedy Memorial in Franklin and Hopkins Elementary in Hopkinton, significantly outperform Memorial in both academic proficiency and statewide rankings. While Memorial remains a strong-performing school, its declining ranking and the presence of higher-performing nearby schools suggest the need for continued innovation and improvement to maintain its competitive edge.


Detail:

Public K-6

 6 Prospect Street
       Hopedale, MA  01747


(508) 634-2214

District: Hopedale

SchoolDigger Rank:
314th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,916 Help


Students who attend Memorial usually attend:

High:    Hopedale Junior Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Hispanic:
11.7%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memorial ranks better than 65.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial is $15,916.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial 314th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Memorial in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hopedale:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopedale 108th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memorial

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Rank History for all students at Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.24 423rd 884 52.1%
2004 64.63 342nd 882 61.2%
2005 58.79 386th 887 56.5%
2006 74.40 231st 911 74.6%
2007 78.16 187th 911 79.5%
2008 73.31 243rd 908 73.2%
2009 74.67 228th 909 74.9%
2010 71.04 281st 920 69.5%
2011 78.60 198th 924 78.6%
2012 76.38 215th 930 76.9%
2013 70.46 296th 928 68.1%
2014 77.84 188th 926 79.7%
2015 78.38 187th 914 79.5%
2016 72.62 246th 932 73.6%
2017 85.83 104th 938 88.9%
2018 81.70 151st 934 83.8%
2019 78.37 195th 942 79.3%
2021 68.81 288th 936 69.2%
2022 64.52 335th 932 64.1%
2023 65.74 316th 928 65.9%
2024 65.63 314th 916 65.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.10 170th 886 80.8%
2019 59.93 295th 896 67.1%
2021 60.51 281st 894 68.6%
2022 46.40 477th 905 47.3%
2023 56.88 241st 703 65.7%
2024 68.77 161st 731 78.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.10 57th 685 91.7%
2019 63.15 205th 700 70.7%
2021 68.32 155th 705 78.0%
2022 59.34 268th 772 65.3%
2023 67.69 166th 757 78.1%
2024 73.30 126th 760 83.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.52 154th 893 82.8%
2019 78.76 163rd 902 81.9%
2021 67.31 288th 898 67.9%
2022 64.00 321st 901 64.4%
2023 69.60 271st 887 69.4%
2024 66.12 301st 886 66.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.30 73rd 656 88.9%
2019 76.23 109th 665 83.6%
2021 74.58 109th 632 82.8%
2022 59.31 212th 672 68.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.73 149th 898 83.4%
2019 75.80 198th 907 78.2%
2021 67.27 289th 904 68.0%
2022 62.91 335th 908 63.1%
2023 58.90 369th 896 58.8%
2024 62.71 327th 891 63.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.13 296th 925 68.0%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.83 74th 399 81.5%
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Rank History for White students at Memorial

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.47 170th 772 78.0%
2019 72.13 189th 780 75.8%
2021 58.18 306th 765 60.0%
2022 54.24 359th 764 53.0%
2023 53.98 351st 762 53.9%
2024 56.40 329th 753 56.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Memorial

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 317 3 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1989 258 3 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1990 260 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1991 252 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1992 266 2 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1993 286 3 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 282 3 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 292
1995 315 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1996 315 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1997 688 9 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1998 697 10 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1999 592 10 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2000 676 10 7 5 4 n/a n/a 0 702
2001 705 10 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 731
2002 737 13 21 17 2 n/a n/a 0 790
2003 737 13 21 17 2 n/a n/a 0 790
2004 750 11 21 14 2 n/a n/a 0 798
2005 620 9 18 14 1 n/a n/a 0 662
2006 620 7 13 13 2 n/a n/a 3 658
2007 629 6 13 19 3 n/a n/a 3 673
2008 606 4 11 19 2 n/a n/a 3 645
2009 598 4 13 21 2 0 7 0 645
2010 589 2 13 22 2 0 10 0 638
2011 581 2 16 20 2 0 10 0 631
2012 582 3 16 19 3 0 9 0 632
2013 567 2 16 26 3 0 11 0 625
2014 569 6 17 25 0 0 14 0 631
2015 543 5 16 23 2 2 9 0 600
2016 514 6 10 28 1 2 15 0 576
2017 484 4 9 28 1 3 20 0 549
2018 483 6 3 35 1 1 16 0 545
2019 450 5 3 38 0 1 25 0 522
2020 436 5 6 47 0 1 25 0 520
2021 437 5 6 56 0 0 29 0 533
2022 436 4 8 67 1 0 33 0 549
2023 437 4 9 65 3 0 36 0 554

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 n/a n/a n/a
1989 269 n/a n/a n/a
1990 267 n/a n/a n/a
1991 261 n/a n/a n/a
1992 276 n/a n/a n/a
1993 298 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 292 n/a n/a n/a
1995 323 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 323 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 703 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 717 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 612 n/a 0.0 8.5
2000 702 n/a 0.0 4.7
2001 731 n/a 0.0 4.2
2002 790 n/a n/a 4.2
2003 790 n/a n/a 4.2
2004 798 50.4 15.8 3.6
2005 662 46.1 14.4 2.7
2006 658 45.9 14.3 3.8
2007 673 43.0 15.7 4.3
2008 645 40.8 15.8 5
2009 645 39.0 16.5 6.7
2010 638 40.1 15.8 6.7
2011 631 37.0 17.0 10.1
2012 632 42.0 15.0 9.2
2013 625 41.9 14.8 11
2014 631 42.7 14.7 12.2
2015 600 42.0 14.2 12.5
2016 576 42.0 13.7 n/a
2017 549 42.8 12.8 n/a
2018 545 41.9 13.0 n/a
2019 522 42.3 12.3 n/a
2020 520 46.2 11.2 n/a
2021 533 44.0 12.1 n/a
2022 549 44.5 12.3 n/a
2023 554 47.1 11.7 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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 n/a n/a n/a
1989 269 n/a n/a n/a
1990 267 n/a n/a n/a
1991 261 n/a n/a n/a
1992 276 n/a n/a n/a
1993 298 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 292 n/a n/a n/a
1995 323 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 323 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 703 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 717 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 612 n/a 0.0 8.5
2000 702 n/a 0.0 4.7
2001 731 n/a 0.0 4.2
2002 790 n/a n/a 4.2
2003 790 n/a n/a 4.2
2004 798 50.4 15.8 3.6
2005 662 46.1 14.4 2.7
2006 658 45.9 14.3 3.8
2007 673 43.0 15.7 4.3
2008 645 40.8 15.8 5
2009 645 39.0 16.5 6.7
2010 638 40.1 15.8 6.7
2011 631 37.0 17.0 10.1
2012 632 42.0 15.0 9.2
2013 625 41.9 14.8 11
2014 631 42.7 14.7 12.2
2015 600 42.0 14.2 12.5
2016 576 42.0 13.7 n/a
2017 549 42.8 12.8 n/a
2018 545 41.9 13.0 n/a
2019 522 42.3 12.3 n/a
2020 520 46.2 11.2 n/a
2021 533 44.0 12.1 n/a
2022 549 44.5 12.3 n/a
2023 554 47.1 11.7 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $106 (0.7%) $15,249 (99.3%) $15,355
2020 $168 (1.1%) $15,758 (98.9%) $15,926
2021 $960 (6.0%) $14,956 (94.0%) $15,916

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

Impact of COVID-19 on 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 195th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 316th of 928 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memorial)6743.2
 23.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hopedale)6444
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memorial)5948.7
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hopedale)5648
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial)6941
 28%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hopedale)7040.5
 29.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memorial)6748.7
 18.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hopedale)6848.1
 19.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial)7147.1
 23.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hopedale)7147.1
 23.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memorial)7256
 16.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hopedale)7156
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Memorial)6049.4
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (Hopedale)6049.4
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial)6857.3
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hopedale)6858.3
 9.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Memorial)6864.6
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hopedale)6865.5
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memorial)6947.3
 21.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hopedale)6843.8
 24.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Memorial)6754.7
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hopedale)6447.8
 16.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Memorial)6049.4
 10.6%
   All Grades Science (Hopedale)6247.7
 14.3%
   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 Students522554
 6.1%
African American54
 20%
American Indian03
Asian39
 200%
Hispanic3865
 71.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White450437
 2.9%
Two or More Races2536
 44%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial

Memorial ranks 314th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended Memorial.

Students at Memorial are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Memorial usually go on to attend:

High : Hopedale Junior Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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