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Memorial School

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Memorial School ranks 129 th of 899 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

129^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 899 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Better than 86% of Massachusetts elementary schools

Summary

Memorial School is a public elementary school in Upton, Massachusetts, serving about 493 students in grades K–4 as part of the Mendon-Upton district, which ranks 101st of 351 districts statewide.

Memorial is on a strong upward path. Its 2025–26 statewide rank is 129th of 899 elementary schools — 86th percentile, 4 stars — up from 307th in 2022–23. In 2025–26, 59.5% of students met expectations in English language arts and 66.0% in math, running +19.47 and +24.89 points above the state. Grade 4 is the standout: 60.64% proficient in ELA and 71.28% in math, the highest among nearby schools serving grade 4 and well ahead of Millbury Street, North Street, and Northbridge Elementary School. Only Elmwood in the Hopkinton district posts higher scores nearby, and it serves just grades 2–3 in a top-ranked district.

Within its own district, Memorial clearly outpaces Henry P Clough — 23.58 points higher in ELA and 15.65 points higher in math — even though Clough spends slightly more per student and has a nearly identical student-teacher ratio. Subgroup results are a major differentiator: low-income students rank 96th percentile and male students 92nd. Special education ranks 67th percentile, above the state median but down from 84th two years earlier, making it a focus area. One caveat: free/reduced-price lunch rates were not reported, so economic comparisons are not possible, and science is not tested until grade 5.

493

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,783

Per pupil spending ?

13.6%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

All students in Massachusetts receive free school meals.

99%

Kindergartners with all required immunizations (2025-26)

Exemptions: 1% (any vaccine)

69 Main Street
Upton, MA 01568

(508) 529-1082

District: Mendon-Upton

Students who attend Memorial School usually attend:

Middle:	Miscoe Hill School
High:	Nipmuc Regional High

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Asian:

4.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 86th percentile in 2016 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (63% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Massachusetts elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg49%

Massachusetts avg41%

129^th of 899

Massachusetts public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Mendon-Upton

101^st of 351Mendon-Upton among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	84.7	129 of 899	85.7%	★★★★☆
2025	81.2	168 of 906	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	72.5	264 of 916	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	66.7	307 of 928	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	79.4	182 of 932	80.5%	★★★★☆
2021	72.2	261 of 936	72.1%	★★★★☆
2019	69.4	289 of 942	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	80.7	164 of 934	82.4%	★★★★☆
2017	88.1	74 of 938	92.1%	★★★★★
2016	83.0	130 of 932	86.1%	★★★★☆
2015	83.5	117 of 914	87.2%	★★★★☆
2014	82.9	131 of 926	85.9%	★★★★☆
2013	85.0	105 of 928	88.7%	★★★★☆
2012	64.2	375 of 930	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.6	365 of 924	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	78.9	190 of 920	79.3%	★★★★☆
2009	69.6	288 of 909	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	65.7	158 of 632	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	49.6	287 of 665	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.3	304 of 656	53.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	77.8	174 of 869	80.0%	★★★★☆
2025	73.2	232 of 869	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.8	199 of 886	77.5%	★★★★☆
2023	76.6	203 of 887	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	153 of 901	83.0%	★★★★☆
2021	70.1	257 of 898	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	58.0	385 of 902	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	80.5	138 of 893	84.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	90.2	26 of 742	96.5%	★★★★★
2025	91.7	18 of 736	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	70.3	148 of 760	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	56.4	301 of 757	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.9	69 of 700	90.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	74 of 879	91.6%	★★★★★
2025	86.2	101 of 884	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	62.7	328 of 891	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.7	426 of 896	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.4	213 of 908	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	71.1	258 of 904	71.5%	★★★★☆
2019	75.7	201 of 907	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	78.2	182 of 898	79.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	57.1	232 of 709	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.3	217 of 717	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.5	116 of 731	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	77.7	103 of 703	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	73.7	171 of 905	81.1%	★★★★☆
2021	63.6	246 of 894	72.5%	★★★★☆
2019	51.1	429 of 896	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.1	336 of 886	62.1%	★★★☆☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	72.6	255 of 925	72.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	75.8	146 of 734	80.1%	★★★★☆
2025	74.3	167 of 737	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	58.6	302 of 753	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.7	385 of 762	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.5	240 of 764	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.4	328 of 765	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.4	363 of 780	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.6	210 of 772	72.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)96th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2026)92nd percentile+6 vs school

White (2026)80th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2026)80th percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2021)75th percentile+3 vs school

Tested In Person (2021)72nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)67th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics66%+25 vs state

English Language Arts60%+19 vs state

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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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2026)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2026)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2026)		Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	Vaccination: Kindergartners with all required immunizations	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Memorial School	Public	K-4	69 Main Street	Upton	01568	Worcester County	Mendon-Upton	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 529-1082	493	35	14.0	13.6%	402 (81.5%)	7 (1.4%)	48 (9.7%)	21 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	84.7	129^th of 899 public elementary schools	85.7%		81.2	168^th of 906 public elementary schools	81.5%	39	58.5	60.6			59.5	61.3	71.3			66.0			99%	1%	$19,783
Woodland	Public	3-5	10 North Vine Street	Milford	01757	Worcester County	Milford	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 478-1186	1,036	84	12.2	59.9%	564 (54.4%)	44 (4.2%)	373 (36.0%)	17 (1.6%)	15 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.2%)	28.5	641^st of 899 public elementary schools	28.7%		33.3	607^th of 906 public elementary schools	33.0%	34	28.7	16.8	32.8		26.0	30.0	32.4	29.4		30.6	37.8	37.8			$20,765
South Grafton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	90 Main Street	South Grafton	01560	Worcester County	Grafton	No	No	No	No	(508) 839-5484	280	19	14.8	14.3%	192 (68.6%)	8 (2.9%)	15 (5.4%)	52 (18.6%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)								(n/a)													97%	2%	$17,857
North Street Elementary School	Public	2-6	60 North Street	Grafton	01519	Worcester County	Grafton	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 839-5428	575	40	14.2	13.0%	386 (67.1%)	22 (3.8%)	44 (7.7%)	105 (18.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	69.7	265^th of 899 public elementary schools	70.5%		66.9	311^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.7%	46	62.5	44.1	42.9	50.0	49.1	55.2	47.3	45.1	64.3	52.9	57.9	57.9			$16,484
Brookside	Public	K-2	110 Congress Street	Milford	01757	Worcester County	Milford	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 478-1177	578	52	11.1	62.6%	269 (46.5%)	38 (6.6%)	241 (41.7%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.9%)								(n/a)													96%	0%	$22,413
Memorial	Public	K-6	6 Prospect Street	Hopedale	01747	Worcester County	Hopedale	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 634-2214	558	44	12.6	24.2%	414 (74.2%)	2 (0.4%)	85 (15.2%)	14 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.6%)	65.9	304^th of 899 public elementary schools	66.2%		70.3	282^nd of 906 public elementary schools	68.9%	22	42.5	39.2	48.7	55.7	46.5	40.7	49.4	62.5	55.7	51.8	59.5	59.5	94%	2%	$19,390
Memorial	Public	K-2	12-14 Walnut Street	Milford	01757	Worcester County	Milford	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 478-1689	435	42	10.4	61.8%	188 (43.2%)	29 (6.7%)	180 (41.4%)	18 (4.1%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)								(n/a)													95%	1%	$23,347
Northbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Crescent Street	Whitinsville	01588	Worcester County	Northbridge	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 234-8161	973	65	14.9	37.1%	763 (78.4%)	22 (2.3%)	156 (16.0%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.6%)	42.6	513^th of 899 public elementary schools	42.9%		44.7	507^th of 906 public elementary schools	44.0%	6	36.3	29.1	44.8		36.6	40.0	43.9	29.4		37.8	39.2	39.2	95%	4%	$17,686
Henry P Clough	Public	PK, KG-4	10 North Avenue	Mendon	01756	Worcester County	Mendon-Upton	No	No	No	No	(508) 634-1580	398	28	14.2	13.8%	350 (87.9%)	5 (1.3%)	35 (8.8%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	52.2	432^nd of 899 public elementary schools	51.9%		59.3	365^th of 906 public elementary schools	59.7%	67	49.2	26.5			35.9	47.5	52.4			50.4			96%	1%	$20,364
Millbury Street Elementary School	Public	2-6	105 Millbury Street	Grafton	01519	Worcester County	Grafton	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 839-0757	585	48	12.0	13.3%	397 (67.9%)	19 (3.2%)	54 (9.2%)	98 (16.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	71.2	253^rd of 899 public elementary schools	71.9%		77	217^th of 906 public elementary schools	76.0%	36	44.9	47.3	43.1	57.7	48.5	52.9	58.9	51.0	63.6	56.9	56.9	56.9			$17,354

Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial School

How many students attend Memorial School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 493 students attended Memorial School.

What district is Memorial School in?

Mendon-Upton

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

Is Memorial School a good school?

Memorial School ranks 129^th of 899 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Memorial School?

Students at Memorial School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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