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#1804 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Memorial School
Elementary School · Lyndhurst Public School District · Lyndhurst, NJ
A Lyndhurst Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
319 New York Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
- Math 50% proficient (2019)
- Reading 45% proficient (2019)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Memorial School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 6-year record (2014–2019) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2014-2019) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2014-2019)
Based on 12 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Memorial 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 81Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,021
Median home value
$496,000
Median rent
$1,719/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–2 | 0.5 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Columbus SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–2 | 0.6 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 318 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lyndhurst Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $22,343NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Memorial School is listed in Lyndhurst Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Memorial School
Memorial School is a public elementary school in Lyndhurst, NJ, part of Lyndhurst Public School District, serving approximately 105 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,804 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memorial School
What grades does Memorial School serve?
Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Memorial School?
Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memorial School rank in NJ?
Memorial School ranks #1,804 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Memorial School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Is Memorial School a charter school?
No, Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Memorial School?
35.2% of students at Memorial 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (201) 438-6390
- Area population (ZIP 07071)
- 22,343
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 07071; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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