Memorial Middle School in Elmwood Park, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

569

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

45.65

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey middle enrollment

55th percentile

Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

456

Memorial Middle School: 569 reported students.

State peer staffing position

86th percentile

12.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 601
Teachers (FTE): 47
Student–teacher ratio: 12.8:1

What the reported data says about Memorial Middle School

Memorial Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Elmwood Park. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Elmwood Park School District. NCES reports 569 students for 2024–25.

Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, above the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.8%) and White (29.5%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Memorial Middle School

1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.5%
Students with disabilities: 16.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 53.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White29.5%
Hispanic47.8%
Black13.4%
Asian7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial1.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Gilbert Avenue School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

456 reported students

Sixteenth Avenue School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

410 reported students

Gantner Avenue School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

339 reported students

Memorial Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

823 reported students

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Public schools near Memorial Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
New Roberto Clemente Middle · Paterson Public School District	06–08	473	1.5 mi
Memorial Middle School Middle · Fair Lawn Public School District	05–08	655	1.5 mi
Garfield Middle School Middle · Garfield Public School District	06–08	971	1.7 mi
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Middle · Fair Lawn Public School District	05–08	1,100	2.1 mi
Young Men's Academy Middle · Paterson Public School District	03–08	50	2.2 mi
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton Middle · Charter · Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton	05–08	185	2.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Memorial Middle School

What grades does Memorial Middle School serve?

Memorial Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Elmwood Park School District.

How many students attend Memorial Middle School?

Memorial Middle School reported 569 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 601 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 569 students and 45.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Memorial Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Memorial Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elmwood Park School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Memorial Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

53.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Memorial Middle School in?

Memorial Middle School is part of Elmwood Park School District, based in Elmwood Park, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Memorial Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Roberto Clemente (1.5 mi), Memorial Middle School (1.5 mi), Garfield Middle School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.