Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Veterans Memorial ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Veterans Memorial ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1292 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
61%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Memorial's ranking?
Veterans Memorial is ranked #1292 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Veterans Memorial?
216 students attend Veterans Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Veterans Memorial students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial?
Veterans Memorial has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial offer ?
Veterans Memorial offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Veterans Memorial part of?
Veterans Memorial is part of Gloucester School District.
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