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#1825 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Memorial School
Elementary School · Totowa Public School District · Totowa, NJ
A Totowa Public School District elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
294 TOTOWA ROAD, Totowa, NJ 07512
- Math 33% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Memorial School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 29% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 6 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.3%
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 80Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,047/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Totowa), 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
$114,177
Median home value
$507,700
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of St James of the MarchesPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| School OneEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK | 0.5 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Beatrice Gilmore SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–5 | 0.8 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| John P. Holland Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 742 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Totowa Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Memorial School is listed in Totowa Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Memorial School
Memorial School is a public elementary school in Totowa, NJ, part of Totowa Public School District, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,825 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memorial School
What grades does Memorial School serve?
Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Memorial School?
Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memorial School rank in NJ?
Memorial School ranks #1,825 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 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
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?
19.3% 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (973) 956-0010
- Area population (ZIP 07512)
- 10,919
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 07512; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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