Serving 626 students in grades 5-8, Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Memorial Middle School's student population of 626 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memorial Middle School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
27%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
51%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 #585 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Memorial Middle School often compared to?
Memorial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
626 students attend Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Memorial Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Middle School offer ?
Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Memorial Middle School part of?
Memorial Middle School is part of Fair Lawn Public School District.
School Reviews
5 5/10/2010
I have been there nd ever time I go there is always something that makes kids smile
2 4/5/2010
The school is situated by a beutiful park and gives impression of a welcoming environment. However, administration in the school is horrid - comparing to LI school district, Memorial school is not parent oriented and not safe. Getting a meeting with a teacher or a vice priciple is virtualy impossible - they'll brush you off, for weeks / months. With Fair Lawn taxes as high as they are, we expected a much more friendly environment.
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