Memorial Elementary School

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

Public PK, KG-4

East 203 Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652

(201) 261-7800

District: Paramus Public School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,311

Students who attend Memorial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Brook Middle School
High:	Paramus High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 297

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.1%

Asian:

32.3%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.5%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.07. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Memorial Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.1%), Asian (32.3%), Hispanic (15.8%). (See more...)

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...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Memorial Elementary School employs 25.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

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Paramus Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paramus Public School District 118^th 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
2003	77.99	270^th	1204	77.6%
2004	81.91	136^th	1298	89.5%
2005	81.65	130^th	1303	90.0%
2006	81.83	103^rd	1314	92.2%
2007	72.86	379^th	1329	71.5%
2008	74.23	353^rd	1338	73.6%
2009	74.01	361^st	1346	73.2%
2010	73.04	385^th	1354	71.6%
2011	72.50	401^st	1360	70.5%
2012	79.34	238^th	1363	82.5%
2013	76.25	333^rd	1367	75.6%
2014	79.30	264^th	1363	80.6%
2015	75.03	358^th	1357	73.6%
2016	92.93	53^rd	1346	96.1%
2017	86.10	161^st	1352	88.1%
2018	86.07	160^th	1353	88.2%
2019	82.07	229^th	1360	83.2%
2021	72.70	317^th	1317	75.9%
2022	85.80	194^th	1345	85.6%
2023	88.07	153^rd	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
2018	73.52	216^th	1001	78.4%
2019	73.84	204^th	1007	79.7%
2021	43.55	426^th	868	50.9%
2023	85.09	99^th	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
2018	88.14	103^rd	1333	92.3%
2019	75.72	322^nd	1331	75.8%
2021	72.07	294^th	1290	77.2%
2022	87.25	149^th	1326	88.8%
2023	87.35	135^th	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
2018	82.74	200^th	1334	85.0%
2019	85.50	148^th	1335	88.9%
2021	72.63	302^nd	1297	76.7%
2022	83.28	217^th	1324	83.6%
2023	87.22	146^th	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
2018	49.67	198^th	370	46.5%
2019	70.63	99^th	370	73.2%
2021	34.78	248^th	339	26.8%
2022	72.36	85^th	348	75.6%
2023	77.03	61^st	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
2019	81.42	116^th	899	87.1%
2021	95.63	37^th	896	95.9%
2022	81.22	131^st	953	86.3%
2023	92.11	60^th	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
2018	74.54	221^st	1022	78.4%
2019	67.83	306^th	1023	70.1%
2021	36.30	638^th	964	33.8%
2022	65.02	326^th	976	66.6%
2023	67.28	298^th	975	69.4%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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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	Total
1988	256	6	71	4	0	n/a	n/a	337
1989	235	1	47	4	0	n/a	n/a	287
1990	250	1	56	3	0	n/a	n/a	310
1991	269	1	61	15	0	n/a	n/a	346
1992	273	1	48	14	0	n/a	n/a	336
1993	242	4	78	21	0	n/a	n/a	345
1994	276	4	83	12	0	n/a	n/a	375
1995	251	7	85	8	0	n/a	n/a	351
1996	251	7	85	8	0	n/a	n/a	351
1998	289	2	104	6	0	n/a	n/a	401
1999	263	4	97	10	0	n/a	n/a	374
2000	269	1	106	13	0	n/a	n/a	389
2001	217	1	85	15	0	n/a	n/a	318
2002	224	2	85	12	0	n/a	n/a	323
2003	224	2	85	12	0	n/a	n/a	323
2004	218	4	94	18	0	n/a	n/a	334
2005	207	3	75	18	0	n/a	n/a	303
2006	202	2	70	20	0	n/a	n/a	294
2007	199	5	93	26	0	n/a	n/a	323
2008	199	6	99	25	2	n/a	n/a	331
2009	188	6	99	28	0	0	0	321
2010	196	4	96	32	0	0	0	328
2011	207	4	93	33	0	0	1	338
2012	197	2	80	36	0	0	0	315
2013	193	1	78	42	0	0	3	317
2014	179	1	86	50	1	0	2	319
2015	183	4	98	50	0	0	5	340
2016	161	2	93	44	1	0	7	308
2017	149	2	93	38	1	0	9	292
2018	140	4	111	37	1	0	13	306
2019	147	4	104	41	1	0	14	311
2020	145	6	97	39	0	0	15	302
2021	130	4	89	42	0	0	14	279
2022	121	7	97	46	1	1	17	290
2023	122	14	96	47	2	1	15	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial Elementary School

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 229^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 153^rd 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)	76.6	71.2	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paramus Public School District)	65.6	66.9	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)	72.2	74.5	2.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paramus Public School District)	71.2	68.4	2.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)	71.4	73.7	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paramus Public School District)	75.1	71.2	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)	73.9	74	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paramus Public School District)	73.8	66	7.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	311	297	4.5%
African American	4	14	250%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	104	96	7.7%
Hispanic	41	47	14.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	147	122	17%
Two or More Races	14	15	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8%	13.5%	5.4%

Schools Near Memorial Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)				NJSLA Mathematics (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	East 203 Midland Avenue	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Paramus Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 261-7800	297	26	11.5	13.5%	122 (41.1%)	14 (4.7%)	47 (15.8%)	96 (32.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.1%)	88.1	153^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	88.6%		85.8	194^th of 1345 public elementary schools	85.6%	41		71.2	73.7			74.5	74.0			$15,311		$15,311
Ridge Ranch Elementary School	Public	K-4	345 Lockwood Drive	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Paramus Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 261-7800	351	29	12.2	11.4%	141 (40.2%)	7 (2.0%)	54 (15.4%)	127 (36.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.1%)	78.5	294^th of 1342 public elementary schools	78.1%		86.4	179^th of 1345 public elementary schools	86.7%	115		68.3	65.4			65.1	60.5			$15,309		$15,309
Oradell Public School	Public	PK, KG-6	350 Propect Avenue	Oradell	07649	Bergen County	Oradell Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 261-1180	804	63	12.7	0.4%	462 (57.5%)	6 (0.7%)	69 (8.6%)	217 (27.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.0%)	93.5	59^th of 1342 public elementary schools	95.6%		94.9	38^th of 1345 public elementary schools	97.2%	21	60.0	70.1	90.6	90.4	87.8	70.2	78.7	74.3	72.4	$12,862	$147	$12,715
Roosevelt School	Public	K-6	711 Summit Ave	River Edge	07661	Bergen County	River Edge School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 261-1546	478	38	12.6	0.6%	264 (55.2%)	10 (2.1%)	57 (11.9%)	127 (26.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	92.8	72^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	94.6%		94.6	44^th of 1345 public elementary schools	96.7%	28	62.6	68.8	81.6	81.0	90.0	77.6	87.7	67.5	77.5	$7,192		$7,192
Parkway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	145 E. Ridgewood Avenue	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Paramus Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 261-7800	300	27	11.1	9.3%	148 (49.3%)	8 (2.7%)	45 (15.0%)	91 (30.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.3%)	78.2	298^th of 1342 public elementary schools	77.8%		84.1	224^th of 1345 public elementary schools	83.3%	74		60.0	78.6			61.7	57.1			$16,646		$16,646
Midland Elementary School	Public	K-4	241 West Midland Avenue	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Paramus Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 261-7800	189	21	9.1	13.2%	63 (33.3%)	6 (3.2%)	45 (23.8%)	64 (33.9%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	88	154^th of 1342 public elementary schools	88.5%		78.5	313^th of 1345 public elementary schools	76.7%	159		72.8	83.9			63.7	75.1			$15,352		$15,352
Cherry Hill School	Public	PK, KG-6	410 Bogert Rd	River Edge	07661	Bergen County	River Edge School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 261-3405	713	63	11.2	1.1%	264 (37.0%)	19 (2.7%)	111 (15.6%)	281 (39.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.3%)	95.3	28^th of 1342 public elementary schools	97.9%		96.3	13^th of 1345 public elementary schools	99.0%	15	65.5	79.6	87.0	85.4	83.7	79.6	92.0	75.6	79.6	$11,402	$188	$11,214
Berkley Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 Berkley Street	New Milford	07646	Bergen County	New Milford Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 262-0191	431	32	13.4	18.1%	123 (28.5%)	35 (8.1%)	145 (33.6%)	100 (23.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.0%)	70.6	418^th of 1342 public elementary schools	68.9%		72.7	397^th of 1345 public elementary schools	70.5%	21	22.3	70.4	78.6	65.3		52.8	68.2	43.2		$8,667	$403	$8,264
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	195 Sutton Place	New Milford	07646	Bergen County	New Milford Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 261-0939	491	39	12.5	12.0%	212 (43.2%)	23 (4.7%)	155 (31.6%)	70 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.9%)	86.8	176^th of 1342 public elementary schools	86.9%		76.5	342^nd of 1345 public elementary schools	74.6%	166	38.6	75.3	82.1	79.1		71.4	70.0	67.7		$9,803	$298	$9,505
Stony Lane Elementary School	Public	K-4	W 110 Ridgewood Avenue	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Paramus Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 261-7800	216	19	11.3	9.7%	111 (51.4%)	6 (2.8%)	28 (13.0%)	60 (27.8%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.2%)	79	282^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	79.0%		76.4	343^rd of 1345 public elementary schools	74.5%	61		61.1	61.4			77.8	63.7			$15,297		$15,297

Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial Elementary School

How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?

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

Is Memorial Elementary School a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Memorial Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : East Brook Middle School
High : Paramus High School

What district is Memorial Elementary School in?

Paramus Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Memorial Elementary School?

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

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