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Memorial School

Summary:

Memorial School is an elementary school located in Upton, Massachusetts, serving 518 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. It is part of the Mendon-Upton school district, which is ranked 107 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Memorial School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in MCAS Next Generation assessments for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In 2023-2024, 47.62% of Memorial School students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.82% for the Mendon-Upton district and 39.17% for Massachusetts. In Mathematics, 63.3% of Memorial School students were proficient or better, compared to 47.64% for the district and 40.91% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th grade Mathematics, with 70.71% of students proficient or better, compared to 65.22% for the district and 45.54% for the state. Memorial School also performs well across various student subgroups, ranking highly compared to other Massachusetts elementary schools.

While Memorial School outperforms the nearby Henry P. Clough Elementary School and the Hopedale Memorial Elementary School, it is surpassed by the top-ranked Elmwood Elementary School in Hopkinton. Memorial School has maintained a high statewide ranking over the years, consistently placing in the top 30% of Massachusetts elementary schools, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 69 Main Street
       Upton, MA  01568

(508) 529-1082

District: Mendon-Upton

SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,874 Help


Students who attend Memorial School usually attend:

Middle:    Miscoe Hill School
High:    Nipmuc Regional High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  499

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.6%
Hispanic:
8.4%
Asian:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.6% Help


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Compare Details Memorial School ranks better than 71.2% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), Hispanic (8.4%), Asian (4.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial School is $16,874.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial School 264th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Memorial School in the ranking list.)

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Mendon-Upton:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendon-Upton 107th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Memorial School

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Rank History for all students at Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 69.58 288th 909 68.3%
2010 78.87 190th 920 79.3%
2011 63.60 365th 924 60.5%
2012 64.19 375th 930 59.7%
2013 85.03 105th 928 88.7%
2014 82.91 131st 926 85.9%
2015 83.54 117th 914 87.2%
2016 82.96 130th 932 86.1%
2017 88.08 74th 938 92.1%
2018 80.69 164th 934 82.4%
2019 69.41 289th 942 69.3%
2021 72.20 261st 936 72.1%
2022 79.37 182nd 932 80.5%
2023 66.66 307th 928 66.9%
2024 72.51 264th 916 71.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.10 336th 886 62.1%
2019 51.06 429th 896 52.1%
2021 63.57 246th 894 72.5%
2022 73.75 171st 905 81.1%
2023 77.68 103rd 703 85.3%
2024 76.53 116th 731 84.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.87 69th 700 90.1%
2023 56.37 301st 757 60.2%
2024 70.27 148th 760 80.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.53 138th 893 84.5%
2019 58.02 385th 902 57.3%
2021 70.10 257th 898 71.4%
2022 81.85 153rd 901 83.0%
2023 76.59 203rd 887 77.1%
2024 76.83 199th 886 77.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.29 304th 656 53.7%
2019 49.59 287th 665 56.8%
2021 65.72 158th 632 75.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.18 182nd 898 79.7%
2019 75.73 201st 907 77.8%
2021 71.11 258th 904 71.5%
2022 74.35 213th 908 76.5%
2023 52.73 426th 896 52.5%
2024 62.70 328th 891 63.2%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.65 255th 925 72.4%
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Rank History for White students at Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.61 210th 772 72.8%
2019 54.41 363rd 780 53.5%
2021 55.40 328th 765 57.1%
2022 65.46 240th 764 68.6%
2023 50.73 385th 762 49.5%
2024 58.61 302nd 753 59.9%
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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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by a parent
Sunday, July 16, 2017

Open Quote The Mendon/Upton Spanish immersion program is INCREDIBLE. I am so impressed with the teachers and how much these kids learn. I wish every kid had the opportunity to participate. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Memorial School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 27 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2000 77 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2001 174 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2002 350 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 350 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 514 1 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2005 515 3 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2006 502 2 11 9 0 n/a n/a 7 531
2007 483 0 12 14 0 n/a n/a 10 519
2008 491 0 8 10 0 n/a n/a 14 523
2009 611 0 10 15 0 0 16 0 652
2010 576 0 10 20 0 0 15 0 621
2011 530 0 13 18 0 1 15 0 577
2012 454 3 13 19 0 0 19 0 508
2013 435 2 16 24 0 0 14 0 491
2014 423 2 24 25 0 0 13 0 487
2015 389 1 24 23 0 0 15 0 452
2016 374 3 21 20 0 0 13 0 431
2017 380 2 24 17 0 0 14 0 437
2018 425 0 17 20 0 0 15 0 477
2019 429 1 19 21 0 0 14 0 484
2020 407 4 20 24 0 0 17 0 472
2021 381 7 25 31 0 0 17 0 461
2022 416 7 24 32 0 0 15 0 494
2023 432 8 25 39 0 0 14 0 518
2024 412 9 23 42 0 0 13 0 499

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 28 n/a 0.0 0
2000 81 n/a 0.0 1.2
2001 178 n/a 0.0 1.7
2002 354 n/a n/a 1.1
2003 354 n/a n/a 1.1
2004 527 25.0 21.1 2.7
2005 531 27.2 19.5 2.6
2006 531 28.2 18.8 2.5
2007 519 29.0 17.9 1.4
2008 523 27.0 19.4 1.6
2009 652 35.5 18.4 1.7
2010 621 33.0 18.8 4.5
2011 577 30.0 19.2 5.2
2012 508 28.0 18.1 6.1
2013 491 28.5 17.2 7.9
2014 487 30.9 15.7 7.6
2015 452 31.0 14.5 10.6
2016 431 31.0 13.9 n/a
2017 437 30.6 14.2 n/a
2018 477 31.0 15.3 n/a
2019 484 32.8 14.7 n/a
2020 472 31.2 15.1 n/a
2021 461 31.7 14.5 n/a
2022 494 32.5 15.2 n/a
2023 518 35.0 14.8 n/a
2024 499 36.0 13.8 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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 28 n/a 0.0 0
2000 81 n/a 0.0 1.2
2001 178 n/a 0.0 1.7
2002 354 n/a n/a 1.1
2003 354 n/a n/a 1.1
2004 527 25.0 21.1 2.7
2005 531 27.2 19.5 2.6
2006 531 28.2 18.8 2.5
2007 519 29.0 17.9 1.4
2008 523 27.0 19.4 1.6
2009 652 35.5 18.4 1.7
2010 621 33.0 18.8 4.5
2011 577 30.0 19.2 5.2
2012 508 28.0 18.1 6.1
2013 491 28.5 17.2 7.9
2014 487 30.9 15.7 7.6
2015 452 31.0 14.5 10.6
2016 431 31.0 13.9 n/a
2017 437 30.6 14.2 n/a
2018 477 31.0 15.3 n/a
2019 484 32.8 14.7 n/a
2020 472 31.2 15.1 n/a
2021 461 31.7 14.5 n/a
2022 494 32.5 15.2 n/a
2023 518 35.0 14.8 n/a
2024 499 36.0 13.8 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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $486 (3.0%) $15,487 (97.0%) $15,973
2020 $412 (2.4%) $16,528 (97.6%) $16,940
2021 $837 (5.0%) $16,038 (95.0%) $16,874

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial School

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 289th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 307th of 928 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memorial School)5649.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mendon-Upton)5749.1
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memorial School)5447.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mendon-Upton)5547.8
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial School)7341.8
 31.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mendon-Upton)6342
 21%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memorial School)6772.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mendon-Upton)5865.4
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memorial School)6445.6
 18.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mendon-Upton)5744.3
 12.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Memorial School)6060
   All Grades Mathematics (Mendon-Upton)5046
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students484518
 7%
African American18
 700%
American Indian00
Asian1925
 31.6%
Hispanic2139
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White429432
 0.7%
Two or More Races1414

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Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial School

Memorial School ranks 264th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 499 students attended Memorial School.

Students who attend Memorial School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miscoe Hill School
High : Nipmuc Regional High

Students at Memorial School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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