Summary:
Memorial Middle School is a public middle school located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, serving 579 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Elmwood Park School District, which is ranked 407 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Memorial Middle School has a diverse student population, with 36.27% White, 13.99% African American, 40.59% Hispanic, and 7.25% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2022-2023, only 10.5% of 6th graders, 22.9% of 7th graders, and 5.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in NJSLA Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 34.3%, 33.8%, and 17.8%, respectively. Additionally, Memorial Middle School has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.3% in 2018-2019 to 15.6% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Thomas Jefferson Middle School (Lodi) and Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton.
When compared to nearby middle schools, Memorial Middle School generally performs below average in academic metrics, such as NJSLA test scores, while having higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients. For example, Thomas Jefferson Middle School (Lodi) and Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton have significantly higher NJSLA proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. The school's diverse student population and relatively high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients suggest potential opportunities to address achievement gaps and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Strategies to improve attendance and academic performance, particularly in mathematics, could be beneficial for Memorial Middle School.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Elmwood Park School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
452nd of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,790
Students who attend Memorial Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Memorial Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.3
Number of students: 579
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
40.6%
White:
36.3%
African American:
14.0%
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Asian:
7.3%
Two or more races:
1.7%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34%
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