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#1602 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Memorial Middle School
Middle School · Elmwood Park School District · Elmwood Park, NJ
An Elmwood Park School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
375 RIVER DRIVE, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
- Math 26% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Memorial Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Memorial Middle 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,467/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elmwood Park), 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
$100,852
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$2,025/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| New Roberto ClementeEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Paterson Charter School for Science and TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,664 | Compare → |
| Garfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 952 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Elmwood Park School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Memorial Middle School is listed in Elmwood Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Memorial Middle School
Memorial Middle School is a public middle school in Elmwood Park, NJ, part of Elmwood Park School District, serving approximately 571 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,602 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memorial Middle School
What grades does Memorial Middle School serve?
Memorial Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memorial Middle School rank in NJ?
Memorial Middle School ranks #1,602 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Memorial Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Memorial Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Memorial Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Memorial Middle School a charter school?
No, Memorial Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Memorial Middle School a Title I school?
No, Memorial Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Memorial Middle School?
46.1% of students at Memorial Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (201) 796-8700
- Area population (ZIP 07407)
- 21,287
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 07407; 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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