Memorial School

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Memorial School ranks 307 th of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-4

69 Main Street
Upton, MA 01568

(508) 529-1082

District: Mendon-Upton

SchoolDigger Rank:
307^th of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,874

Students who attend Memorial School usually attend:

Middle:	Miscoe Hill School
High:	Nipmuc Regional High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 518

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.4%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Asian:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Memorial School ranks better than 66.9% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.4%), Hispanic (7.5%), Asian (4.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial School is 14.8. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial School is $16,874.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Memorial School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial School 307^th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Memorial School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Mendon-Upton:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendon-Upton 113^th of 356 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
2009	69.58	288^th	909	68.3%
2010	78.87	190^th	920	79.3%
2011	63.60	365^th	924	60.5%
2012	64.19	375^th	930	59.7%
2013	85.03	105^th	928	88.7%
2014	82.91	131^st	926	85.9%
2015	83.54	117^th	914	87.2%
2016	82.96	130^th	932	86.1%
2017	88.08	74^th	938	92.1%
2018	80.69	164^th	934	82.4%
2019	69.41	289^th	942	69.3%
2021	72.20	261^st	936	72.1%
2022	79.37	182^nd	932	80.5%
2023	66.66	307^th	928	66.9%

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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
2018	57.10	336^th	886	62.1%
2019	51.06	429^th	896	52.1%
2021	63.57	246^th	894	72.5%
2022	73.75	171^st	905	81.1%
2023	77.68	103^rd	703	85.3%

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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	69^th	700	90.1%
2023	56.37	301^st	757	60.2%

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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
2018	80.53	138^th	893	84.5%
2019	58.02	385^th	902	57.3%
2021	70.10	257^th	898	71.4%
2022	81.85	153^rd	901	83.0%
2023	76.59	203^rd	887	77.1%

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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
2018	46.29	304^th	656	53.7%
2019	49.59	287^th	665	56.8%
2021	65.72	158^th	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
2018	78.18	182^nd	898	79.7%
2019	75.73	201^st	907	77.8%
2021	71.11	258^th	904	71.5%
2022	74.35	213^th	908	76.5%
2023	52.73	426^th	896	52.5%

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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	255^th	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
2018	70.61	210^th	772	72.8%
2019	54.41	363^rd	780	53.5%
2021	55.40	328^th	765	57.1%
2022	65.46	240^th	764	68.6%
2023	50.73	385^th	762	49.5%

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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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Sunday, July 16, 2017

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

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

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 289^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 307^th 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)	56	49.5	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mendon-Upton)	57	49.1	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memorial School)	54	47.4	6.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mendon-Upton)	55	47.8	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial School)	73	41.8	31.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mendon-Upton)	63	42	21%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memorial School)	67	72.5	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mendon-Upton)	58	65.4	7.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memorial School)	64	45.6	18.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mendon-Upton)	57	44.3	12.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Memorial School)	60	60
All Grades Mathematics (Mendon-Upton)	50	46	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	484	518	7%
African American	1	8	700%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	19	25	31.6%
Hispanic	21	39	85.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	429	432	0.7%
Two or More Races	14	14

Schools Near Memorial School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2023)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2023)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-4	69 Main Street	Upton	01568	Worcester County	Mendon-Upton	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 529-1082	518	35	14.8		432 (83.4%)	8 (1.5%)	39 (7.5%)	25 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	66.7	307^th of 928 public elementary schools	66.9%		79.4	182^nd of 932 public elementary schools	80.5%	125	49.5	41.8			45.6	47.4	72.5			60.0			$16,874	$837	$16,038
Woodland	Public	3-5	10 North Vine Street	Milford	01757	Worcester County	Milford	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 478-1186	943	85	11.0		547 (58.0%)	34 (3.6%)	313 (33.2%)	16 (1.7%)	10 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.2%)	34.4	623^rd of 928 public elementary schools	32.9%		37.9	582^nd of 932 public elementary schools	37.6%	41	24.5	24.7	50.3		33.2	27.2	29.8	32.9		30.0	44.4	44.4	$16,302	$1,530	$14,773
South Grafton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	90 Main Street	South Grafton	01560	Worcester County	Grafton	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 839-5484	294	20	14.7		197 (67.0%)	10 (3.4%)	27 (9.2%)	50 (17.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)								(n/a)													$15,993	$513	$15,481
Park Street School	Public	PK	6 Park Street	Hopedale	01747	Worcester County	Hopedale	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 634-2213	102	7	15.6		84 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.8%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)								(n/a)													$15,425	$600	$14,825
Shining Star Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	31 West Fountain Street	Milford	01757	Worcester County	Milford	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 478-1135	170	13	13.6		93 (54.7%)	7 (4.1%)	56 (32.9%)	7 (4.1%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.9%)								(n/a)													$27,811	$3,937	$23,874
North Street Elementary School	Public	2-6	60 North Street	Grafton	01519	Worcester County	Grafton	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 839-5428	548	45	12.0		400 (73.0%)	19 (3.5%)	29 (5.3%)	81 (14.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	68.3	294^th of 928 public elementary schools	68.3%		71.5	261^st of 932 public elementary schools	72.0%	33	54.3	53.2	48.7	49.0	51.3	52.2	56.4	45.2	62.2	53.6	47.0	47.0	$14,305	$726	$13,579
Brookside	Public	K-2	110 Congress Street	Milford	01757	Worcester County	Milford	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 478-1177	544	43	12.5		304 (55.9%)	23 (4.2%)	193 (35.5%)	5 (0.9%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)								(n/a)													$17,309	$1,394	$15,915
Memorial	Public	K-6	6 Prospect Street	Hopedale	01747	Worcester County	Hopedale	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 634-2214	554	47	11.7		437 (78.9%)	4 (0.7%)	65 (11.7%)	9 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.5%)	65.7	316^th of 928 public elementary schools	65.9%		64.5	335^th of 932 public elementary schools	64.1%	19	43.2	41.0	47.1	57.3	47.3	48.7	48.7	56.0	64.6	54.7	49.4	49.4	$15,916	$960	$14,956
Memorial	Public	K-2	12-14 Walnut Street	Milford	01757	Worcester County	Milford	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 478-1689	472	43	10.9		242 (51.3%)	20 (4.2%)	180 (38.1%)	10 (2.1%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)								(n/a)													$17,002	$1,076	$15,926
Northbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Crescent Street	Whitinsville	01588	Worcester County	Northbridge	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 234-8161	953	80	11.8		805 (84.5%)	17 (1.8%)	112 (11.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.9%)	43.4	531^st of 928 public elementary schools	42.8%		42.6	540^th of 932 public elementary schools	42.1%	9	39.4	28.7	41.9		37.1	41.6	49.6	33.3		41.2	38.0	38.0	$16,469	$932	$15,538

Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial School

What is the racial makeup of Memorial School?

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

How many students attend Memorial School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 518 students attended Memorial School.

Is Memorial School a good school?

Memorial School ranks 307^th of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Memorial School attend?

Students who attend Memorial School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miscoe Hill School
High : Nipmuc Regional High

What district is Memorial School in?

Mendon-Upton

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