Very Good
#807 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 33% in state
Memorial Middle School
Middle School · Woodland Park School District · Woodland Park, NJ
A Woodland Park School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15 MEMORIAL DRIVE, Woodland Park, NJ 07424
- Math 47% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Memorial Middle School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
15.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodland 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
$104,122
Median home value
$477,300
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07424; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 4–8 | 0.9 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Little Falls Township Public School # 1Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Joseph A. Taub SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 968 | Compare → |
| Paterson Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,212 | 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.
Woodland Park School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Memorial Middle School is listed in Woodland 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 Woodland Park, NJ, part of Woodland Park School District, serving approximately 347 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #807 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% 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 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 9.1:1. 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 #807 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Memorial Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Memorial Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% 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?
15.6% 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
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (973) 317-7750
- Area population (ZIP 07424)
- 27,475
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 07424; 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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