Serving 475 students in grades 7-8, Memorial Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial Junior High School's student population of 475 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memorial Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Junior High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2413 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
76%
17%
White
9%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Junior High School's ranking?
Memorial Junior High School is ranked #2413 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Memorial Junior High School?
475 students attend Memorial Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Memorial Junior High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Junior High School?
Memorial Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Memorial Junior High School offer ?
Memorial Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Memorial Junior High School part of?
Memorial Junior High School is part of South Euclid-Lyndhurst City School District.
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