Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School's student population of 277 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
51%
23%
Black
16%
10%
White
20%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School's ranking?
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School is ranked #1048 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School often compared to?
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crocker Farm Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School, Frederick Harris by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School?
277 students attend Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School?
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School offer ?
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School part of?
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School located?
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School is located in the East Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in East Forest Park.
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