Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Memorial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial School's student population of 364 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memorial 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 Memorial School is 0.59, 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
#1170 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
21%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
60%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 is Memorial School's ranking?
Memorial School is ranked #1170 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Memorial School often compared to?
Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patrick M Villano School by visitors of our site.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial School?
364 students attend Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Memorial School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial School?
Memorial School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial School offer ?
Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Memorial School part of?
Memorial School is part of Emerson Public School District.
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