Memorial Middle School

12 - 00 First Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 628 students in grades 5-8, Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Memorial Middle School's student population of 628 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
628 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Memorial Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#514 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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41%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
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Hispanic
25%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
51%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Memorial Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Memorial Middle School is ranked #514 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Memorial Middle School often compared to?
Memorial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
628 students attend Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Memorial Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Middle School offer ?
Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Memorial Middle School part of?
Memorial Middle School is part of Fair Lawn Public School District.

School Reviews

5   5/10/2010
I have been there nd ever time I go there is always something that makes kids smile
- Posted by Parent - Princ
2   4/5/2010
The school is situated by a beutiful park and gives impression of a welcoming environment. However, administration in the school is horrid - comparing to LI school district, Memorial school is not parent oriented and not safe. Getting a meeting with a teacher or a vice priciple is virtualy impossible - they'll brush you off, for weeks / months. With Fair Lawn taxes as high as they are, we expected a much more friendly environment.
- Posted by Parent - roman

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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