Garfield Middle School vs Memorial Middle School
Garfield Middle School has a higher overall rating of 6.4/10 compared to 5.8/10. Garfield Middle School is significantly larger with 952 students, about 1.7× the size of Memorial Middle School (571). In math proficiency, Garfield Middle School leads at 33.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Garfield Middle School
Garfield, NJ
6.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
952 students
Memorial Middle School
Elmwood Park, NJ
5.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
571 students
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| Metric | Garfield Middle School | Memorial Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 5.2 |
| Growth Score | 5.3 | 7.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.6% | 46.1% |
| Environment Score | 8.0 | 4.4 |
| State Rank | #1,309 of 2,466 | #1,643 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 47th | 33th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Garfield Middle School | Memorial Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 33.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 49.0% | 58.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Garfield Middle School | Memorial Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 952 | 571 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.6% | 46.1% |
| District | Garfield Public School District | Elmwood Park School District |
| City | Garfield | Elmwood Park |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Garfield (07026) | Elmwood Park (07407) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,701 | $100,852 |
| Median Home Value | $454,300 | $456,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,612 | $2,025 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.3% | 35.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | 10.0% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 27 min |