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Memorial Elementary School (Closed 2013)

291 West Summit St
Barberton, OH 44203
Memorial Elementary School serves 373 students in grades Kindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(11-12)
70-74%
78%
(11-12)
75-79%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
11%
17%
White
82%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
373 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Barberton City School District.

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