Memorial Middle School

375 River Drive
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 579 students in grades 6-8, Memorial Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Memorial Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Memorial Middle School's student population of 579 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Memorial Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1586 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
36%
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41%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
41%
33%
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Black
14%
15%
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White
36%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Memorial Middle School is ranked #1586 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
579 students attend Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Memorial Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Middle School offer ?
Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Memorial Middle School part of?
Memorial Middle School is part of Elmwood Park School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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