Memorial Elementary School

53 Grand Avenue West
Montvale, NJ 07645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Memorial Elementary School serves 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Memorial Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Memorial Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
483 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Memorial Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.56, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
31%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
62%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.56
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Elementary School is ranked #550 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
483 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Montvale Board Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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