Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Veterans' Memorial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1939 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
96%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans' Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is ranked #1939 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Veterans' Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
578 students attend Veterans' Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Veterans' Memorial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Veterans' Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Veterans' Memorial Elementary School part of?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is part of Union City School District.
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