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#1040 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 42% in state
Memorial Elementary School
Elementary School · Paramus Public School District · Paramus, NJ
A Paramus Public School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
EAST 203 MIDLAND AVENUE, Paramus, NJ 07652
- Math 73% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Memorial Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Memorial Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,928/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paramus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$139,707
Median home value
$736,000
Median rent
$2,845/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07652; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Gregory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Ridge Ranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Autistic ContinuumEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Behavioral ContinuumEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 112 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paramus Public School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $31,143NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Memorial Elementary School is listed in Paramus Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Memorial Elementary School
Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paramus, NJ, part of Paramus Public School District, serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,040 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memorial Elementary School
What grades does Memorial Elementary School serve?
Memorial Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memorial Elementary School rank in NJ?
Memorial Elementary School ranks #1,040 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Memorial Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Memorial Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Memorial Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Memorial Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Memorial Elementary School a charter school?
No, Memorial Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Memorial Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Memorial Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Memorial Elementary School?
10.8% of students at Memorial Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (201) 261-7800
- Area population (ZIP 07652)
- 26,500
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07652; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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