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Memorial
Elementary School · West Springfield
201 Norman Street, West Springfield, MA 01089
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,087 of 1,793
In West Springfield
#8 of 9
public schools
In district
#7 of 8
West Springfield
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Memorial
Elementary School in West Springfield · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Memorial
Memorial is a public elementary school in West Springfield, MA, part of West Springfield. Memorial serves approximately 208 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Memorial has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,087 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Memorial show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Memorial — Students at Memorial score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 5.9/10.
How Memorial Compares
See how Memorial performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
201 Norman Street, West Springfield, MA 01089
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Memorial may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. German Gerena Community School (rated 7.2/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Springfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mittineague (rated 6.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Philip G Coburn (rated 6.0/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in West Springfield, see our West Springfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01089 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,401
Median Home Value
$307,900
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
Population
28,635
College Educated
34.9%
Homeownership
58.5%
Avg Commute
18.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
39.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Memorial
What grades does Memorial serve?
Memorial serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Memorial?
Memorial has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial is 10.9:1. 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 #1,087 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Memorial's MySchoolScout rating?
Memorial has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% 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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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (413) 263-3333
Resources & Links
District
West Springfield- District Enrollment
- 3,966
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,668
- District Rank
- #7 of 8
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