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Memorial Elementary School

East 203 Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Memorial Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
297 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#250 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Memorial Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
32%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Memorial Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Memorial Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Elementary School is ranked #250 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Ranch Elementary School, Midland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
297 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Paramus Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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