Serving 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Memorial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: 50%
- Reading Proficiency: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Memorial School's student population of 99 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Memorial School is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
45%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
39%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial School?
99 students attend Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Memorial School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial School?
Memorial School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial School offer ?
Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Memorial School part of?
Memorial School is part of Lyndhurst Public School District.
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