WEST SPRINGFIELD — A sharp drop in absenteeism and a surge in test scores have earned Memorial Elementary School a spot on the state’s 2025 list of Schools of Recognition.

Memorial School is one of just 55 schools statewide to earn the honor from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, according to a statement from Mayor William Reichelt’s office Wednesday.

This is the second school in West Springfield to earn the School of Recognition award in two years. Fausey Elementary School received the honor in September 2023.

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