Serving 417 students in grades 2-3, Memorial Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Memorial Park Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memorial Park Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Park Elementary School is 0.59, which is less 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
#82 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Park Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Park Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Memorial Park Elementary School?
417 students attend Memorial Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Memorial Park Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Park Elementary School?
Memorial Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Memorial Park Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Memorial Park Elementary School part of?
Memorial Park Elementary School is part of Jasper City School District.
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