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Memorial Middle School

Summary:

Memorial Middle School is a public middle school located in Ely, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 149 students. The school is part of the Ely Public School District, which is ranked 129 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Memorial Middle School has shown a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. The school's 8th-grade students have performed exceptionally well, with proficiency rates in math and reading significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school's overall proficiency rates in math, reading, and science have been slightly below the state averages. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 100th out of 518 Minnesota middle schools in 2017-2018 to 293rd out of 521 in 2020-2021. The school's racial diversity has been increasing, with the percentage of students identifying as two or more races rising in recent years.

Interestingly, students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have performed relatively well at Memorial Middle School, ranking 115th out of 473 Minnesota middle schools in 2023-2024 for this subgroup. This suggests that the school may have effective strategies and support systems in place to help these students succeed. Overall, the school's strengths and areas for improvement indicate that it is working to provide a well-rounded learning experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 600 E Harvey St
       Ely, MN  55731-1614

(218) 365-6166

District: Ely Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,566 Help


Students who attend Memorial Middle School usually attend:

High:    Memorial High School

Feeder schools for Memorial Middle School:

Elementary:    Washington Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Two or more races:
6.0%
Hispanic:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memorial Middle School ranks better than 65.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 19.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Middle School is $7,566.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Middle School 190th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Memorial Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ely Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ely Public School District 129th of 463 Minnesota 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 MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 44.86 305th 516 40.9%
2016 50.03 261st 508 48.6%
2017 61.73 207th 523 60.4%
2018 74.91 100th 518 80.7%
2019 51.34 272nd 533 49.0%
2021 43.90 293rd 521 43.8%
2022 69.58 133rd 520 74.4%
2023 63.23 173rd 529 67.3%
2024 61.06 190th 545 65.1%
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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 MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.39 90th 401 77.6%
2019 51.69 196th 415 52.8%
2021 34.94 281st 399 29.6%
2023 58.72 154th 459 66.4%
2024 68.11 115th 473 75.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.35 43rd 436 90.1%
2019 70.03 115th 439 73.8%
2021 45.64 237th 443 46.5%
2022 58.85 175th 467 62.5%
2023 58.91 172nd 455 62.2%
2024 60.28 165th 474 65.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.37 152nd 438 65.3%
2019 26.49 354th 454 22.0%
2021 33.46 298th 437 31.8%
2022 67.58 130th 476 72.7%
2023 62.39 154th 464 66.8%
2024 55.69 196th 479 59.1%
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Rank History for White students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.35 173rd 428 59.6%
2019 33.12 318th 428 25.7%
2021 32.04 293rd 422 30.6%
2022 59.41 150th 438 65.8%
2023 50.10 218th 436 50.0%
2024 44.19 246th 440 44.1%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of 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: Minnesota Department of 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
2014 119 2 0 2 5 0 5 0 133
2015 114 2 1 1 2 1 4 0 125
2016 111 2 2 1 4 1 6 0 127
2017 116 3 2 1 2 0 4 0 128
2018 124 1 1 0 2 0 7 0 135
2019 128 1 0 2 1 0 11 0 143
2020 126 0 0 1 0 0 11 0 138
2021 131 0 1 4 0 0 12 0 148
2022 103 1 2 4 0 0 10 0 120
2023 133 1 1 4 1 0 9 0 149

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
2014 133 5.2 25.4 39.8
2015 125 6.0 20.8 39.2
2016 127 7.0 18.1 35.4
2017 128 6.3 20.3 29.7
2018 135 6.5 20.6 35.6
2019 143 5.0 28.3 33.6
2020 138 5.9 23.1 34.1
2021 148 7.1 20.6 26.4
2022 120 8.7 13.7 19.2
2023 149 7.5 19.7 35.6

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
2014 133 5.2 25.4 39.8
2015 125 6.0 20.8 39.2
2016 127 7.0 18.1 35.4
2017 128 6.3 20.3 29.7
2018 135 6.5 20.6 35.6
2019 143 5.0 28.3 33.6
2020 138 5.9 23.1 34.1
2021 148 7.1 20.6 26.4
2022 120 8.7 13.7 19.2
2023 149 7.5 19.7 35.6

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,566

Data source: Minnesota 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 272nd of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 173rd of 529 Middle schools
 18.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Memorial Middle School)30.832.1
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Ely Public School District)30.832.1
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Memorial Middle School)59.655.4
 4.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Ely Public School District)59.655.4
 4.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Memorial Middle School)51.339
 12.3%
   7th Grade Math (Ely Public School District)51.339
 12.3%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Memorial Middle School)53.968.3
 14.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Ely Public School District)53.968.3
 14.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Memorial Middle School)53.124.4
 28.6%
   8th Grade Math (Ely Public School District)53.124.4
 28.6%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Memorial Middle School)55.155.3
 0.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Ely Public School District)55.155.3
 0.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Memorial Middle School)40.829.6
 11.3%
   8th Grade Science (Ely Public School District)40.829.6
 11.3%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students143149
 4.2%
African American11
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White128133
 3.9%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.6%35.6%
 2%

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Memorial Middle School ranks 190th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 149 students attended Memorial Middle School.

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

Students at Memorial Middle School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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