Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Memorial School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial School's student population of 262 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Memorial School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
62%
32%
Black
9%
15%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Memorial School often compared to?
Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Avenue by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial School?
262 students attend Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Memorial School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial School?
Memorial School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial School offer ?
Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Memorial School part of?
Memorial School is part of South Hackensack School District.
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