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Memorial School vs. Midland School #1

Should you attend Memorial School or Midland School #1? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Memorial School
Dyer Avenue, Memorial School
South Hackensack, NJ 07606
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Midland School #1
300 Rochelle Ave
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Midland School #1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Memorial 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Midland School #1 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 41% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
249 students
471 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Midland School #1 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Midland School #1.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Midland School #1 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Memorial School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Hackensack School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Midland School #1 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rochelle Park School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#691 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#1006 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Memorial School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Midland School #1, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in NJ)
41%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Hackensack School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midland School #1 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rochelle Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Hackensack School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midland School #1 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rochelle Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midland School #1 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rochelle Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Memorial School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Midland School #1 by grade.
Pre-K Students
14
25
Kindergarten Students
32
44
Grade 1 Students
20
36
Grade 2 Students
24
52
Grade 3 Students
27
46
Grade 4 Students
27
47
Grade 5 Students
19
62
Grade 6 Students
21
48
Grade 7 Students
29
52
Grade 8 Students
36
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Hackensack School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Midland School #1, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rochelle Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
65%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Hackensack School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Midland School #1, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rochelle Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Hackensack School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Midland School #1, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rochelle Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
23%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Hackensack School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Midland School #1, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rochelle Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Hackensack School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Midland School #1, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rochelle Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Hackensack School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Midland School #1, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rochelle Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Hackensack School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Midland School #1, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rochelle Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Hackensack School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Midland School #1, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rochelle Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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