Memorial Elementary School

Memorial Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
851 E Hickory St,  Arcadia, FL
DeSoto School District
3.3
820 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Amanda Irby
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26%
State Average
20%
Science
35%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
886:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Hispanic
56.2%
White
23.8%
Black
15.6%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/16/2022
My child is being bullied and I have called talked to his teacher and it didn't stop so I call and talk to the assistant principal and it still hasn't stopped so now I am going to change his school...this school allows children to be bullied
1.0 parent
10/18/2017
Terrible they told me my child needed an IEP plan, then failed her grade then put on a 2yr waiting list for testing. I had her tested myself and it has been 2 years and still they refuse to enforce the starting of the plan. Due to over turn of professionals. Very upsetting. Next I am contacting our...
1.0 parent
8/28/2017
This school is full of a bunch of unqualified dumbasses
5.0 teacher
11/18/2015
The teachers truly care about the students, the staff and the teachers. Every day there are still cars in the parking lot after schools because teachers are still here preparing for the next day.

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Memorial Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Arcadia, FL, in the Arcadia neighborhood, and is served by the DeSoto School District in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 820 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Memorial Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $310,516. Discover additional schools in the area, like DeSoto County High School, Hospital And Homebound, Reduced Services, and more. Learn more about what Arcadia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Memorial Elementary School.

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