Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Memorial Elementary School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
57%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Elementary School is ranked #589 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
525 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than 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 Montvale Board Of Education School District.
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