Serving 468 students in grades 5-8, Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cedar Grove, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 and 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 2.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial Middle School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Memorial Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Middle School is 0.41, which is less 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
#791 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #791 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Memorial Middle School often compared to?
Memorial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South End Elementary School, Cedar Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
468 students attend Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Memorial Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Middle School part of?
Memorial Middle School is part of Cedar Grove Township School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
While the teachers and administrators are professional and helpful, the two receptionists in the main office are rude and unprofessional. Common courtesy and manners are lacking with these two women.
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