Memorial Elementary School

Summary:

Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Paramus, New Jersey, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 297. The school is part of the Paramus Public School District, which is ranked 118 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Memorial Elementary School consistently performs well on standardized tests, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2022-2023 school year, 71.2% of 3rd graders and 73.7% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 66.9% and the state average of 42%. In Mathematics, 74.5% of 3rd graders and 74% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the district average of 68.4% and 66%, and the state average of 45.9% and 44.3%, respectively. The school also has a diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (32.32% in 2022-2023) and a relatively even distribution of White (41.08%), Hispanic (15.82%), and students of two or more races (5.05%).

Memorial Elementary School's exceptional performance extends to specific student subgroups as well. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 61st out of 346 New Jersey elementary schools for Asian students, 60th out of 982 for Hispanic students, and 99th out of 958 for special education students. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.2% in 2020-2021 to 9.9% in 2021-2022, which are lower than the state average. While Memorial Elementary School outperforms many of the nearby schools in the Paramus Public School District, the nearby River Edge School District and Oradell Public School District are ranked higher and have higher-performing schools, such as Cherry Hill School and Oradell Public School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 East 203 Midland Avenue
       Paramus, NJ  07652


(201) 261-7800

District: Paramus Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,311 Help


Students who attend Memorial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    East Brook Middle School
High:    Paramus High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.1%
Asian:
32.3%
Hispanic:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.5% Help


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Compare Details Memorial Elementary School ranks better than 88.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Paramus Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Memorial Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.1%), Asian (32.3%), Hispanic (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Paramus Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School is 11.5. 3 elementary schools in the Paramus Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Elementary School is $15,311. 2 elementary schools in the Paramus Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Memorial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Elementary School 153rd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Memorial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Paramus Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paramus Public School District 118th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memorial Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.99 270th 1204 77.6%
2004 81.91 136th 1298 89.5%
2005 81.65 130th 1303 90.0%
2006 81.83 103rd 1314 92.2%
2007 72.86 379th 1329 71.5%
2008 74.23 353rd 1338 73.6%
2009 74.01 361st 1346 73.2%
2010 73.04 385th 1354 71.6%
2011 72.50 401st 1360 70.5%
2012 79.34 238th 1363 82.5%
2013 76.25 333rd 1367 75.6%
2014 79.30 264th 1363 80.6%
2015 75.03 358th 1357 73.6%
2016 92.93 53rd 1346 96.1%
2017 86.10 161st 1352 88.1%
2018 86.07 160th 1353 88.2%
2019 82.07 229th 1360 83.2%
2021 72.70 317th 1317 75.9%
2022 85.80 194th 1345 85.6%
2023 88.07 153rd 1342 88.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.52 216th 1001 78.4%
2019 73.84 204th 1007 79.7%
2021 43.55 426th 868 50.9%
2023 85.09 99th 958 89.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.14 103rd 1333 92.3%
2019 75.72 322nd 1331 75.8%
2021 72.07 294th 1290 77.2%
2022 87.25 149th 1326 88.8%
2023 87.35 135th 1318 89.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.74 200th 1334 85.0%
2019 85.50 148th 1335 88.9%
2021 72.63 302nd 1297 76.7%
2022 83.28 217th 1324 83.6%
2023 87.22 146th 1315 88.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.67 198th 370 46.5%
2019 70.63 99th 370 73.2%
2021 34.78 248th 339 26.8%
2022 72.36 85th 348 75.6%
2023 77.03 61st 346 82.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.42 116th 899 87.1%
2021 95.63 37th 896 95.9%
2022 81.22 131st 953 86.3%
2023 92.11 60th 982 93.9%
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Rank History for White students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.54 221st 1022 78.4%
2019 67.83 306th 1023 70.1%
2021 36.30 638th 964 33.8%
2022 65.02 326th 976 66.6%
2023 67.28 298th 975 69.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Memorial Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 256 6 71 4 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1989 235 1 47 4 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1990 250 1 56 3 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1991 269 1 61 15 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1992 273 1 48 14 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1993 242 4 78 21 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1994 276 4 83 12 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 251 7 85 8 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 251 7 85 8 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1998 289 2 104 6 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 263 4 97 10 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 269 1 106 13 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2001 217 1 85 15 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2002 224 2 85 12 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 224 2 85 12 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 218 4 94 18 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2005 207 3 75 18 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 202 2 70 20 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2007 199 5 93 26 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2008 199 6 99 25 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 188 6 99 28 0 0 0 0 321
2010 196 4 96 32 0 0 0 0 328
2011 207 4 93 33 0 0 1 0 338
2012 197 2 80 36 0 0 0 0 315
2013 193 1 78 42 0 0 3 0 317
2014 179 1 86 50 1 0 2 0 319
2015 183 4 98 50 0 0 5 0 340
2016 161 2 93 44 1 0 7 0 308
2017 149 2 93 38 1 0 9 0 292
2018 140 4 111 37 1 0 13 0 306
2019 147 4 104 41 1 0 14 0 311
2020 145 6 97 39 0 0 15 0 302
2021 130 4 89 42 0 0 14 0 279
2022 121 7 97 46 1 1 17 0 290
2023 122 14 96 47 2 1 15 0 297

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Memorial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 337 19.0 17.7 n/a
1989 287 17.0 16.8 n/a
1990 310 18.0 17.2 1.6
1991 346 19.0 18.2 0.6
1992 336 19.0 17.6 1.5
1993 345 21.0 16.4 2
1994 375 22.0 17.0 0.5
1995 351 23.5 14.9 0.9
1996 351 23.5 14.9 0.9
1998 401 24.6 16.3 2
1999 374 25.6 14.6 1.9
2000 389 25.6 15.2 1.3
2001 318 25.8 12.3 1.3
2002 323 23.6 13.7 2.5
2003 323 23.6 13.7 2.5
2004 334 24.6 13.6 1.8
2005 303 23.6 12.8 n/a
2006 294 24.6 12.0 2
2007 323 25.0 12.9 2.2
2008 331 25.0 13.2 2.7
2009 321 31.7 8.5 3.1
2010 328 22.0 14.9 3.7
2011 338 24.7 13.6 3.6
2012 315 26.7 11.7 2.2
2013 317 23.0 13.7 6
2014 319 23.6 13.5 5.6
2015 340 25.0 13.6 5
2016 308 24.0 12.8 5.5
2017 292 22.0 13.2 5.5
2018 306 25.2 12.1 9.8
2019 311 25.7 12.1 8
2020 302 25.5 11.8 7
2021 279 22.7 12.2 6.8
2022 290 24.7 11.7 11.4
2023 297 25.7 11.5 13.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Memorial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 337 19.0 17.7 n/a
1989 287 17.0 16.8 n/a
1990 310 18.0 17.2 1.6
1991 346 19.0 18.2 0.6
1992 336 19.0 17.6 1.5
1993 345 21.0 16.4 2
1994 375 22.0 17.0 0.5
1995 351 23.5 14.9 0.9
1996 351 23.5 14.9 0.9
1998 401 24.6 16.3 2
1999 374 25.6 14.6 1.9
2000 389 25.6 15.2 1.3
2001 318 25.8 12.3 1.3
2002 323 23.6 13.7 2.5
2003 323 23.6 13.7 2.5
2004 334 24.6 13.6 1.8
2005 303 23.6 12.8 n/a
2006 294 24.6 12.0 2
2007 323 25.0 12.9 2.2
2008 331 25.0 13.2 2.7
2009 321 31.7 8.5 3.1
2010 328 22.0 14.9 3.7
2011 338 24.7 13.6 3.6
2012 315 26.7 11.7 2.2
2013 317 23.0 13.7 6
2014 319 23.6 13.5 5.6
2015 340 25.0 13.6 5
2016 308 24.0 12.8 5.5
2017 292 22.0 13.2 5.5
2018 306 25.2 12.1 9.8
2019 311 25.7 12.1 8
2020 302 25.5 11.8 7
2021 279 22.7 12.2 6.8
2022 290 24.7 11.7 11.4
2023 297 25.7 11.5 13.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,311

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 153rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)76.671.2
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paramus Public School District)65.666.9
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)72.274.5
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paramus Public School District)71.268.4
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)71.473.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Paramus Public School District)75.171.2
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)73.974
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paramus Public School District)73.866
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students311297
 4.5%
African American414
 250%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian10496
 7.7%
Hispanic4147
 14.6%
Pacific Islander01
White147122
 17%
Two or More Races1415
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8%13.5%
 5.4%


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Students at Memorial Elementary School are 41% White, 32% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Students who attend Memorial Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Brook Middle School
High : Paramus High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 297 students attended Memorial Elementary School.

Memorial Elementary School ranks 153rd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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