Summary:
The city of South Hackensack, New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Memorial School, which serves grades PK-8 and is part of the South Hackensack School District. Memorial School stands out as a strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 40% of New Jersey elementary schools and exceeding the state average in English Language Arts proficiency across all grades.
While Memorial School's mathematics performance is more mixed, with students in grades 3-6 outperforming the state average but those in grades 7-8 lagging behind, the school's science proficiency rates are above the state average, particularly in grade 5. Additionally, Memorial School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.9%, which is lower than the state average.
With a diverse student population, including a majority Hispanic enrollment and significant representation from other racial/ethnic groups, Memorial School serves a population with significant economic challenges, as nearly one-third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school's steady improvement in its statewide ranking, from 517 in 2018-2019 to 367 in 2022-2023, suggests a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on providing a high-quality education for all students.
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