Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial Elementary School serves a central area in East Brunswick, NJ, covering approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles from the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Memorial Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Motto
Building the Leader in Me
School Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
31%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
36%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #579 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Lawrence Brook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
408 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of East Brunswick Township School District.
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