Memorial Scholars & Athletes ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)94%
55%
Black
(19-20)3%
5%
White
(19-20)1%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
84%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Memorial Scholars & Athletes?
416 students attend Memorial Scholars & Athletes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Memorial Scholars & Athletes students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Memorial Scholars & Athletes offer ?
Memorial Scholars & Athletes offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Memorial Scholars & Athletes part of?
Memorial Scholars & Athletes is part of San Diego Unified School District.
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