Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Memorial School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Memorial School's student population of 378 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memorial School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial School is 0.56, 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
#767 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
22%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
62%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial School's ranking?
Memorial School is ranked #767 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Memorial School often compared to?
Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patrick M Villano School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial School?
378 students attend Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Memorial School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial School?
Memorial School has a student ration of 16:1, 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-3
What school district is Memorial School part of?
Memorial School is part of Emerson Public School District.
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