Memorial Middle School

Summary:

Memorial Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, serving approximately 610 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Point Pleasant Borough School District, which is ranked 202 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Memorial Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with students performing significantly better than the state average on NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment) tests in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in ELA ranged from 59.5% for 6th grade to 74.7% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 49%, 55.7%, and 55.3%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 43.4% for 6th grade to 90.3% for 8th grade Algebra I, significantly higher than the state averages of 34.3%, 33.8%, and 66%, respectively. The school's performance on the NJSLA-S (Science) assessment for 8th grade was also above the state average, with 25.3% proficiency compared to 18.6% statewide.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School in Asbury Park, Memorial Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, particularly in contrast to schools that struggle with much lower academic proficiency rates. This highlights the importance of access to quality education and the potential impact of socioeconomic and demographic factors on student outcomes. Despite its relatively homogeneous racial composition, Memorial Middle School has been able to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by their high rankings among their peers in the state, suggesting effective strategies to address the unique needs of all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 808 Laura Herbert Dr
       Point Pleasant Beach, NJ  08742


(732) 701-1900

District: Point Pleasant Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,151 Help


Students who attend Memorial Middle School usually attend:

High:    Point Pleasant Borough High School

Feeder schools for Memorial Middle School:

Elementary:    Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
    Ocean Road Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
10.7%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memorial Middle School ranks better than 82.4% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (10.7%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Middle School is $12,151.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Memorial Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Middle School 132nd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Memorial Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Point Pleasant Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Point Pleasant Borough School District 202nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memorial Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.91 205th 574 64.3%
2004 72.18 205th 588 65.1%
2005 79.51 126th 599 79.0%
2006 79.10 128th 615 79.2%
2007 76.72 148th 631 76.5%
2008 77.57 138th 640 78.4%
2009 75.85 164th 664 75.3%
2010 74.65 184th 677 72.8%
2011 73.60 198th 684 71.1%
2012 72.56 226th 677 66.6%
2013 73.01 213th 704 69.7%
2014 72.76 221st 717 69.2%
2015 76.36 134th 713 81.2%
2016 76.89 137th 713 80.8%
2017 78.22 143rd 712 79.9%
2018 72.13 191st 716 73.3%
2019 76.52 161st 745 78.4%
2021 85.68 75th 652 88.5%
2022 84.55 86th 745 88.5%
2023 79.24 132nd 748 82.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.39 96th 471 79.6%
2019 60.72 143rd 492 70.9%
2021 77.18 49th 401 87.8%
2022 70.65 89th 535 83.4%
2023 53.78 177th 505 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.45 216th 522 58.6%
2019 72.99 86th 541 84.1%
2021 86.11 24th 467 94.9%
2022 90.80 20th 549 96.4%
2023 60.68 137th 568 75.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.32 177th 680 74.0%
2019 74.92 171st 703 75.7%
2021 82.63 81st 625 87.0%
2022 89.68 48th 726 93.4%
2023 80.21 125th 720 82.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.38 193rd 675 71.4%
2019 78.21 145th 697 79.2%
2021 87.25 63rd 635 90.1%
2022 83.66 97th 730 86.7%
2023 76.62 144th 718 79.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.29 200th 504 60.3%
2019 67.59 131st 524 75.0%
2021 86.99 30th 480 93.8%
2022 89.26 35th 591 94.1%
2023 68.80 130th 587 77.9%
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Rank History for White students at Memorial Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.61 178th 497 64.2%
2019 66.66 149th 504 70.4%
2021 75.37 72nd 435 83.4%
2022 79.13 78th 512 84.8%
2023 70.33 130th 509 74.5%
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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 Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 565 4 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1989 537 3 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1990 746 6 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1991 761 4 6 12 4 n/a n/a 0 787
1992 769 4 4 15 4 n/a n/a 0 796
1993 588 2 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 609
1994 592 3 3 19 3 n/a n/a 0 620
1995 595 1 4 14 3 n/a n/a 0 617
1996 595 1 4 14 3 n/a n/a 0 617
1998 669 0 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 684
1999 675 0 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2000 685 0 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 704
2001 697 1 5 14 3 n/a n/a 0 720
2002 780 4 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 803
2003 780 4 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 803
2004 762 3 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 776
2005 764 3 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 782
2006 725 1 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2007 733 3 6 23 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2008 718 4 6 18 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2009 684 3 1 21 0 6 0 0 715
2010 691 5 1 35 0 9 0 0 741
2011 642 5 8 30 2 2 0 0 689
2012 665 7 10 34 2 1 1 0 720
2013 622 4 8 28 1 0 1 0 664
2014 615 4 1 40 0 11 1 0 672
2015 578 2 0 49 0 11 2 0 642
2016 544 7 0 54 1 11 1 0 618
2017 575 5 2 56 1 8 1 0 648
2018 596 5 2 50 1 2 2 0 658
2019 636 2 5 49 0 1 3 0 696
2020 598 2 6 58 0 3 8 0 675
2021 583 5 4 54 0 3 8 0 657
2022 529 5 3 63 0 2 9 1 612
2023 522 8 3 65 0 0 11 1 610

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 48.0 12.1 n/a
1989 548 45.0 12.1 n/a
1990 771 56.0 13.7 4.8
1991 787 55.0 14.3 3.6
1992 796 55.0 14.4 5.5
1993 609 48.6 12.5 5.7
1994 620 49.2 12.6 5.8
1995 617 48.2 12.8 5.8
1996 617 48.2 12.8 5.8
1998 684 48.0 14.3 8
1999 688 48.0 14.3 6.5
2000 704 49.0 14.4 9.1
2001 720 49.2 14.6 9.2
2002 803 54.0 14.9 8
2003 803 54.0 14.9 8
2004 776 56.4 13.8 6.7
2005 782 57.0 13.7 n/a
2006 750 58.0 12.9 6.3
2007 765 56.0 13.7 5.4
2008 746 46.0 16.2 4.8
2009 715 50.9 11.2 8.4
2010 741 49.0 15.1 12
2011 689 45.4 15.1 12.3
2012 720 57.8 12.4 13.3
2013 664 57.0 11.6 13.3
2014 672 58.0 11.5 16.4
2015 642 57.0 11.2 15.9
2016 618 60.0 10.3 16
2017 648 61.0 10.6 16
2018 658 62.0 10.6 14
2019 696 65.0 10.7 11.5
2020 675 62.0 10.8 11.3
2021 657 60.0 10.9 9.6
2022 612 60.0 10.2 10.6
2023 610 59.0 10.3 13.3

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 48.0 12.1 n/a
1989 548 45.0 12.1 n/a
1990 771 56.0 13.7 4.8
1991 787 55.0 14.3 3.6
1992 796 55.0 14.4 5.5
1993 609 48.6 12.5 5.7
1994 620 49.2 12.6 5.8
1995 617 48.2 12.8 5.8
1996 617 48.2 12.8 5.8
1998 684 48.0 14.3 8
1999 688 48.0 14.3 6.5
2000 704 49.0 14.4 9.1
2001 720 49.2 14.6 9.2
2002 803 54.0 14.9 8
2003 803 54.0 14.9 8
2004 776 56.4 13.8 6.7
2005 782 57.0 13.7 n/a
2006 750 58.0 12.9 6.3
2007 765 56.0 13.7 5.4
2008 746 46.0 16.2 4.8
2009 715 50.9 11.2 8.4
2010 741 49.0 15.1 12
2011 689 45.4 15.1 12.3
2012 720 57.8 12.4 13.3
2013 664 57.0 11.6 13.3
2014 672 58.0 11.5 16.4
2015 642 57.0 11.2 15.9
2016 618 60.0 10.3 16
2017 648 61.0 10.6 16
2018 658 62.0 10.6 14
2019 696 65.0 10.7 11.5
2020 675 62.0 10.8 11.3
2021 657 60.0 10.9 9.6
2022 612 60.0 10.2 10.6
2023 610 59.0 10.3 13.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $285 (2.3%) $11,866 (97.7%) $12,151

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial Middle 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 161st of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 132nd of 748 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)57.459.5
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Point Pleasant Borough School District)57.459.5
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)57.343.4
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Point Pleasant Borough School District)57.343.4
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)7474.1
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Point Pleasant Borough School District)7474.1
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)64.858.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Point Pleasant Borough School District)64.858.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Middle School)7974.7
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Point Pleasant Borough School District)7974.7
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle School)56.254.7
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Point Pleasant Borough School District)56.254.7
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Memorial Middle School)9290.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Point Pleasant Borough School District)9290.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Memorial Middle School)9290.3
 1.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Point Pleasant Borough School District)59.651.3
 8.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students696610
 12.4%
African American28
 300%
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic4965
 32.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White636522
 17.9%
Two or More Races311
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.5%13.3%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Memorial Middle School.

Students who attend Memorial Middle School usually go on to attend Point Pleasant Borough High School

Memorial Middle School ranks 132nd of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Memorial Middle School are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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