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#504 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 28% in state

Memorial

Elementary School · Natick

107 Eliot Street, Natick, MA 01760

Enrollment

444

Student-Teacher

14.3:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#504 of 1,793

In Natick

#7 of 8

public schools

In district

#7 of 8

Natick

Equity

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Memorial

7.4/10

Elementary School in Natick · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Riverbend School

6.8/10

0.5 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

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6.6/10

1.7 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Memorial

Memorial is a public elementary school in Natick, MA, part of Natick. Memorial serves approximately 444 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Memorial has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #504 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Memorial show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts below district
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • District avg 8.2
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+24.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.9 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,203
Chronic Absenteeism5.4%

Memorial — Students at Memorial score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 69.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 71.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
75.7%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
61.7%
ELA
70.7%
2022
Math
64.3%
ELA
64.7%
2023
Math
59.5%
ELA
57.5%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2025
Math
66.5%
ELA
64.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.

How Memorial Compares

See how Memorial performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.4/10
72th percentile in MA
Academic
8.8/10
Excellent
Growth
6.7/10
Average
Environment
6.8/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
5.4%

Location

107 Eliot Street, Natick, MA 01760

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Memorial may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John D Hardy (rated 9.8/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Wellesley), which scores notably higher. Another option is Johnson (rated 9.4/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Katharine Lee Bates (rated 9.3/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Wellesley), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Natick, see our Natick schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi
School Distance Rating
RIVERBEND SCHOOL Natick 0.5 mi 6.8
Lilja Elementary Natick 1.7 mi 6.6
Johnson Natick 1.5 mi 9.4
WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Natick 1.8 mi 7.2
John D Hardy Wellesley 2.4 mi 9.8
Natick High Natick 2.0 mi 8.1
TENACRE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Wellesley 2.2 mi 7.7
DANA HALL SCHOOL Wellesley 2.3 mi 6.6
Hunnewell Wellesley 2.4 mi 9.0
Sprague Elementary School Wellesley 2.7 mi 7.8
Katharine Lee Bates Wellesley 3.0 mi 9.3
Wilson Middle Natick 2.8 mi 8.9
Pine Hill Sherborn 2.6 mi 7.2
Ernest F Upham Wellesley 3.1 mi 7.9
Wellesley Middle Wellesley 2.9 mi 9.6
BRANDON SCHOOL & RESIDENTAL TREATMENT Natick 3.3 mi 8.2
Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School Dover 3.5 mi 8.4
Bennett-Hemenway Natick 3.1 mi 8.8
CHARLES RIVER SCHOOL Dover 2.9 mi 7.0
Dover-Sherborn Regional High Dover 3.6 mi 9.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01760 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$134,644

Median Home Value

$740,700

Median Rent

$2,061/mo

Population

36,520

College Educated

69.5%

Homeownership

67.5%

Avg Commute

31.5 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

42.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Assawompset Elementary School Lakeville, MA 7.4
Bartlett Community Partnership Lowell, MA 7.4
East Street Elementary School Ludlow, MA 7.4
Franklin West Newton, MA 7.4
Hajjar Elementary Billerica, MA 7.4
Harry Lee Cole Boxford, MA 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Memorial

What grades does Memorial serve?

Memorial serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Memorial?

Memorial has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial?

The student-teacher ratio at Memorial is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Memorial rank in MA?

Memorial ranks #504 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Memorial's MySchoolScout rating?

Memorial has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Memorial has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Memorial a charter school?

No, Memorial is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Memorial a Title I school?

No, Memorial is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
19 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.4%

District

Natick
District Enrollment
5,303
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,203
District Rank
#7 of 8

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