Memorial Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should I attend Memorial Elementary School or Central Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memorial Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
543 students
395 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#390 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
77
59
Grade 1 Students
63
59
Grade 2 Students
81
57
Grade 3 Students
77
70
Grade 4 Students
96
61
Grade 5 Students
71
74
Ungraded Students
77
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
36%
% Hispanic
16%
11%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
44%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%