Very Good
#367 of 990 schools in CT
Top 37% in state
Memorial School
Elementary School · East Hampton School District · East Hampton, CT
An East Hampton School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20 Smith St., East Hampton, CT 06424
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Memorial School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Memorial School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average443/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Hampton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,645
Median home value
$322,700
Median rent
$1,338/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06424; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Thienes-mary Hall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 4.1 mi | 445 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Hampton School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,497NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Memorial School is listed in East Hampton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Memorial School
Memorial School is a public elementary school in East Hampton, CT, part of East Hampton School District, serving approximately 542 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memorial School
What grades does Memorial School serve?
Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Memorial School?
Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memorial School rank in CT?
Memorial School ranks #367 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Memorial School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Memorial School a charter school?
No, Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Memorial School?
18.8% of students at Memorial School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (860) 365-4020
- Area population (ZIP 06424)
- 12,401
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06424; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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