Serving 973 students in grades 7-9, Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-9
Enrollment: 973 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School?
973 students attend Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School?
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School offer ?
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School part of?
Our child has been attending this school for a while and has been a victim of bullying and some teachers are turning a blind eye while seeing physical and hearing verbal abuse to students that is in classroom and refuse to intervene and bring correction, and do not protect the children who is being victimized by these bullies.Bullies act as the victims when leadership is around and when their backs is turned they are victors. The Principal is trying his best but what will bring change to unruly students is teaching self worth, setting principle foundation, being striker in discipline, bring back morality, respect one to another and as a school the teachers needs to impart not just education but upliftment, encouragement, be understanding and show compassion, they are children not just a statistic.
- Posted by Parent - Malgobin
51/29/2015
My child goes to Memorial Junior High School. This school is really great. For some reason people in the area have a rumor that South and North are better. I visited all three several because of the rumors. I found that Memorial is a great place because it has just 7-9 grade, unlike the spread of 7-12 grade in the other two schools. Also my child can walk to Memorial and it is closer. This is important because there are so many clubs and after school activities! I am so glad I investigated the school for myself and didn't listen to people who don't even have their child at this school! Seventh grade is hard and the transition has been very easy because of the school staff. My daughter came home yesterday and said, "I never knew Social Studies could be so much fun!" I look at the work and it is challenging! My daughter is in advanced classes and although it is a challenge, she actually likes school! She stays after for clubs and I am 100% satisfied with what I see going on. Of course every school has it problems and I see that as well, but I feel that for the most part the school is responsive to problems and addresses things immediately. The administration seem pretty good and the school is well run. Memorial Junior High is a great school, and I am so glad that I didn't send my child somewhere else!!!
- Posted by Parent - miche
51/24/2014
My child is zoned for this school. She currently attends Shaw Avenue which is awesome. The principal from Memorial JHS came to our school to tell us about Memorial and he seems to know his stuff...very impressive man and seems genuine. My daughter can't wait to start at Memorial in Sept.2014.
- Posted by Parent - miche
510/1/2011
- Posted by Parent - 399sh
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-9
Enrollment: 973 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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