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#712 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 40% in state
Manchester Memorial Elementary
Elementary School · Manchester Essex Regional · Manchester, MA
A Manchester Essex Regional elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
43 Lincoln Street, Manchester, MA 01944
- Math 61% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manchester Memorial Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2022, to 62% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Manchester Memorial Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$197,875
Median home value
$932,000
Median rent
$1,872/mo
College educated
84%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01944; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Brookwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Glen Urquhart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Centerville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–4 | 3.9 mi | 321 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manchester Essex Regional
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manchester Memorial Elementary is listed in Manchester Essex Regional; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manchester Memorial Elementary
Manchester Memorial Elementary is a public elementary school in Manchester, MA, part of Manchester Essex Regional, serving approximately 297 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #712 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manchester Memorial Elementary
What grades does Manchester Memorial Elementary serve?
Manchester Memorial Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Manchester Memorial Elementary?
Manchester Memorial Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Memorial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Memorial Elementary is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manchester Memorial Elementary rank in MA?
Manchester Memorial Elementary ranks #712 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Manchester Memorial Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Manchester Memorial Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Manchester Memorial Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manchester Memorial Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Manchester Memorial Elementary a charter school?
No, Manchester Memorial Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manchester Memorial Elementary a Title I school?
No, Manchester Memorial Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (978) 526-1908
- Area population (ZIP 01944)
- 5,368
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01944; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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