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Memorial Park Elementary School vs. Curry Elementary School

Should you attend Memorial Park Elementary School or Curry Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Memorial Park Elementary School
800 10th Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Curry Elementary School
85 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Memorial Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Curry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Memorial Park Elementary School in Jasper, AL, ranked #63 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #82 in 2022 and #221 in 2019, placing it in the top 20% statewide for overall performance.
Math proficiency was 65–69%, higher than the state average of about 30%, and reading proficiency was 70–74%, also higher than the state average of 47%, with science proficiency at 59% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 494 students in 2017 to 417 in 2023, minority enrollment was 41%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 58% in 2023 from 31% in 2017, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
Memorial Park Elementary served grades 2–3 with 417 students and 28 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio around 15:1, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio.
The school qualified as Title I and received a Blue Ribbon award in 2017, highlighting notable recognition in recent years.
Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Curry Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
2-3
PK-4
Total Students
417 students
542 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memorial Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Curry Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Curry Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memorial Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Curry Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jasper City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Curry Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walker County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#63 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
#238 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Memorial Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Curry Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in AL)
35-39%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jasper City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walker County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jasper City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walker County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Walker County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Memorial Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Curry Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
61
Kindergarten Students
-
104
Grade 1 Students
-
103
Grade 2 Students
228
96
Grade 3 Students
189
81
Grade 4 Students
-
97

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Memorial Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jasper City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Curry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Memorial Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jasper City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Hispanic
23%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Memorial Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jasper City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Curry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Memorial Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jasper City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Curry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Memorial Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jasper City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Curry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Memorial Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jasper City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Curry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walker County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memorial Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jasper City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Curry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walker County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Memorial Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jasper City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Curry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walker County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Memorial Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jasper City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Curry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walker County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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