Middle Schools in Little Ferry Public School District

The Memorial Middle School is the sole middle school located within the Little Ferry Public School District in New Jersey. While the school has some positive metrics, such as a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and strong performance on the NJSLA Algebra I exam, it also struggles in several areas compared to state averages.

Academically, Memorial Middle School's performance on the NJSLA English Language Arts and Mathematics exams is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from around 40-55% in ELA and 10-40% in Math across different grade levels. The school's performance on the NJSLA Science exam is also below the state average, with proficiency rates around 12-20%. However, the school's performance on the NJSLA Algebra I exam is quite strong, with 88% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 35.1%.

In terms of school ranking and rating, Memorial Middle School is ranked 373 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the middle of the pack. The school is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating average performance. The Little Ferry Public School District, which Memorial Middle School is a part of, is ranked 340 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and is rated 2 stars out of 5. While the school has some strengths, such as its low chronic absenteeism rate, there are opportunities for improvement in the school's overall academic performance to better serve the students in the Little Ferry community.