Memorial Middle School vs. Cedar Grove High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 471 students in grades 5-8, Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 41% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 488 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Grove High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
9-12
Total Students
471 students
488 students
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% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
47% | 53%
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
47 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#813 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#997 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Cedar Grove High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Cedar Grove High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/51000/51447/cedar-grove-high-school-chart-WiFHmy.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30-34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55-59%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30-34%
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Graduation Rate
n/a
85-89%
n/a
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 5 Students
120
-
Grade 6 Students
87
-
Grade 7 Students
131
-
Grade 8 Students
131
-
Grade 9 Students
-
109
Grade 10 Students
-
125
Grade 11 Students
-
116
Grade 12 Students
-
133
Ungraded Students
2
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
6%
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% Hispanic
9%
8%
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% Black
2%
2%
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% White
79%
82%
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% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.37
0.32
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
2%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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