Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Memorial Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#72 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
69%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willamette Elementary School, Newby Elementary School, Dundee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
530 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Mcminnville SD 40 School District.
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