Memorial Elementary School

Summary:

Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey, serving 417 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Old Bridge Township School District, which is ranked 224 out of 613 districts in the state.

Memorial Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, 60% of 3rd graders, 53.3% of 4th graders, and 73.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 43.6%, 50.8%, and 52.3%, respectively. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 29.7% of 5th graders being proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.5%. However, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism rates, which have risen from 12% in 2020-2021 to 16.6% in 2022-2023, higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Memorial Elementary School generally outperforms its counterparts, such as Madison Park Elementary School and Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School, in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. However, Samsel Upper Elementary School, which is in the Sayreville School District, has comparable or even higher proficiency rates in some grade levels and subject areas compared to Memorial Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 11 Ely Ave
       Laurence Harbor, NJ  08879


(732) 290-3876

District: Old Bridge Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
504th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,387 Help


Students who attend Memorial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Carl Sandburg Middle School
High:    Old Bridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.1%
Hispanic:
20.3%
Asian:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memorial Elementary School ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 9th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Old Bridge Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.07. (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 (44.1%), Hispanic (20.3%), Asian (19%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School is 11, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Old Bridge Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Elementary School is $13,387. 5 elementary schools in the Old Bridge Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Elementary School 504th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Memorial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Old Bridge Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Bridge Township School District 224th of 613 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 50.96 704th 1204 41.5%
2004 46.29 865th 1298 33.4%
2005 54.66 759th 1303 41.7%
2006 50.23 836th 1314 36.4%
2007 59.25 723rd 1329 45.6%
2008 31.55 1055th 1338 21.2%
2009 47.27 846th 1346 37.1%
2010 60.07 661st 1354 51.2%
2011 53.93 785th 1360 42.3%
2012 64.71 603rd 1363 55.8%
2013 67.08 565th 1367 58.7%
2014 62.44 619th 1363 54.6%
2015 68.22 454th 1357 66.5%
2016 64.46 517th 1346 61.6%
2017 72.68 415th 1352 69.3%
2018 67.84 477th 1353 64.7%
2019 77.26 319th 1360 76.5%
2021 58.24 478th 1317 63.7%
2022 62.18 527th 1345 60.8%
2023 58.17 563rd 1342 58.0%
2024 63.07 504th 1338 62.3%
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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 19.14 804th 1001 19.7%
2019 44.17 493rd 1007 51.0%
2021 50.71 356th 868 59.0%
2022 22.95 716th 949 24.6%
2023 32.73 582nd 958 39.2%
2024 38.74 525th 989 46.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.37 197th 942 79.1%
2019 86.29 70th 948 92.6%
2021 54.09 300th 839 64.2%
2022 67.01 203rd 863 76.5%
2023 72.14 172nd 910 81.1%
2024 89.49 49th 939 94.8%
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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 68.06 458th 1333 65.6%
2019 81.53 217th 1331 83.7%
2021 63.97 410th 1290 68.2%
2022 63.50 491st 1326 63.0%
2023 55.31 572nd 1318 56.6%
2024 56.72 563rd 1317 57.3%
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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 67.63 450th 1334 66.3%
2019 69.96 421st 1335 68.5%
2021 50.86 563rd 1297 56.6%
2022 59.83 525th 1324 60.3%
2023 61.15 512th 1315 61.1%
2024 68.43 409th 1313 68.8%
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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 33.18 262nd 370 29.2%
2019 25.58 271st 370 26.8%
2021 32.83 256th 339 24.5%
2022 22.44 278th 348 20.1%
2023 19.49 285th 346 17.6%
2024 28.43 256th 340 24.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.43 28th 494 94.3%
2023 98.59 5th 463 98.9%
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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
2018 67.55 226th 870 74.0%
2019 89.22 59th 899 93.4%
2021 69.77 177th 896 80.2%
2022 91.33 62nd 953 93.5%
2023 82.21 130th 982 86.8%
2024 85.26 107th 989 89.2%
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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 55.05 485th 1022 52.5%
2019 65.55 351st 1023 65.7%
2021 34.28 669th 964 30.6%
2022 40.09 604th 976 38.1%
2023 36.83 643rd 975 34.1%
2024 30.77 695th 963 27.8%
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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.

Memorial Elementary School Test Scores
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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 300 22 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 335
1989 284 25 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1990 294 16 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1991 292 19 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1992 311 21 9 17 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 344 33 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 402
1994 329 33 24 10 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1995 333 26 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 333 26 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1998 319 29 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 321 30 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 336 29 14 20 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2001 327 27 25 21 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 299 34 29 25 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 299 34 29 25 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 282 25 24 26 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2005 253 37 22 36 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2006 305 37 43 51 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2007 286 39 48 46 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2008 305 55 46 57 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2009 307 56 56 62 0 0 0 0 481
2010 303 45 56 58 0 0 0 0 462
2011 277 53 58 44 0 0 0 0 432
2012 260 50 60 47 0 0 0 0 417
2013 249 45 61 42 0 0 0 0 397
2014 249 36 63 41 0 1 0 0 390
2015 240 33 61 46 1 1 5 0 387
2016 236 34 70 63 2 1 7 0 413
2017 220 31 74 72 2 1 5 0 405
2018 217 29 74 66 3 3 6 0 398
2019 208 28 59 74 3 2 8 0 382
2020 208 55 83 85 3 1 10 0 445
2021 189 48 84 80 2 1 12 0 416
2022 183 48 75 79 2 1 10 0 398
2023 188 48 76 90 2 0 13 0 417
2024 172 44 74 79 2 0 19 0 390

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 335 24.0 13.9 n/a
1989 333 22.0 15.1 n/a
1990 329 19.0 17.3 6.1
1991 341 20.0 17.0 9.1
1992 358 21.0 17.0 12.3
1993 402 23.0 17.5 15.4
1994 397 22.0 18.0 15.6
1995 373 22.5 16.6 19
1996 373 22.5 16.6 19
1998 370 23.0 16.1 20.5
1999 374 22.0 17.0 15.2
2000 399 22.0 18.1 24.3
2001 400 22.3 17.9 20.3
2002 387 22.5 17.2 19.6
2003 387 22.5 17.2 19.6
2004 357 23.0 15.5 16.8
2005 348 22.0 15.8 n/a
2006 436 26.0 16.8 16.3
2007 419 27.0 15.5 16.5
2008 463 21.0 22.0 17.1
2009 481 33.9 12.7 17.5
2010 462 26.0 17.7 16.7
2011 432 26.0 16.6 18.3
2012 417 27.0 15.4 25.7
2013 397 26.0 15.2 27.5
2014 390 25.0 15.6 26.4
2015 387 31.0 12.4 26.1
2016 413 31.0 13.3 28.1
2017 405 31.7 12.7 28.1
2018 398 32.9 12.0 28.1
2019 382 31.9 11.9 27
2020 445 35.8 12.4 37.3
2021 416 35.5 11.7 29.6
2022 398 33.6 11.8 26.6
2023 417 36.2 11.5 32.9
2024 390 35.2 11.0 30.5

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 335 24.0 13.9 n/a
1989 333 22.0 15.1 n/a
1990 329 19.0 17.3 6.1
1991 341 20.0 17.0 9.1
1992 358 21.0 17.0 12.3
1993 402 23.0 17.5 15.4
1994 397 22.0 18.0 15.6
1995 373 22.5 16.6 19
1996 373 22.5 16.6 19
1998 370 23.0 16.1 20.5
1999 374 22.0 17.0 15.2
2000 399 22.0 18.1 24.3
2001 400 22.3 17.9 20.3
2002 387 22.5 17.2 19.6
2003 387 22.5 17.2 19.6
2004 357 23.0 15.5 16.8
2005 348 22.0 15.8 n/a
2006 436 26.0 16.8 16.3
2007 419 27.0 15.5 16.5
2008 463 21.0 22.0 17.1
2009 481 33.9 12.7 17.5
2010 462 26.0 17.7 16.7
2011 432 26.0 16.6 18.3
2012 417 27.0 15.4 25.7
2013 397 26.0 15.2 27.5
2014 390 25.0 15.6 26.4
2015 387 31.0 12.4 26.1
2016 413 31.0 13.3 28.1
2017 405 31.7 12.7 28.1
2018 398 32.9 12.0 28.1
2019 382 31.9 11.9 27
2020 445 35.8 12.4 37.3
2021 416 35.5 11.7 29.6
2022 398 33.6 11.8 26.6
2023 417 36.2 11.5 32.9
2024 390 35.2 11.0 30.5

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $816 (6.1%) $12,571 (93.9%) $13,387

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 319th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 563rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)67.743.3
 24.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Bridge Township School District)63.752.8
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)83.438.3
 45.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Old Bridge Township School District)71.355.5
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)71.160.3
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Bridge Township School District)70.764.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)71.148.3
 22.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Old Bridge Township School District)59.453.1
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)7269.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Bridge Township School District)71.169.7
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)54.457.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Old Bridge Township School District)58.655.9
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students382417
 9.2%
African American2848
 71.4%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian5976
 28.8%
Hispanic7490
 21.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White208188
 9.6%
Two or More Races813
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27%32.9%
 5.9%


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

Middle : Carl Sandburg Middle School
High : Old Bridge High School

Students at Memorial Elementary School are 44% White, 20% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Memorial Elementary School ranks 504th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended Memorial Elementary School.


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