Serving 273 students in grades 1-5, Merritt Memorial ranks in the top 10% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Merritt Memorial ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merritt Memorial is 0.61, 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.
Merritt Memorial is ranked #119 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Merritt Memorial often compared to?
Merritt Memorialis often viewed alongside schools like Edward H. Bryan 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 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Merritt Memorial?
273 students attend Merritt Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Merritt Memorial students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merritt Memorial?
Merritt Memorial has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
