Memorial Elementary School

Summary:

Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Montvale, New Jersey, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 517 students. The school is part of the Montvale Board of Education School District, which is ranked 70 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Memorial Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 181 and 348 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessments) is impressive, with 66.7% to 70.4% of 3rd and 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 72.2% to 79.4% proficient or better in Mathematics. These scores significantly outperform the state averages. The school's female students, Hispanic students, and special education students all perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 12%, 13%, and 11% of New Jersey elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Roberge Elementary School in River Vale and Dorchester Elementary School in Woodcliff Lake, Memorial Elementary School maintains a higher student-teacher ratio but still outperforms these schools in academic metrics. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 1.96% to 2.51% over the past few years. This is significantly lower than the state average and many of the nearby schools. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, it remains within the range of nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 53 Grand Avenue West
       Montvale, NJ  07645


(201) 391-2900

District: Montvale Board of Education School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,895 Help


Students who attend Memorial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fieldstone Middle School
High:    Pascack Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.6%
Asian:
22.5%
Hispanic:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memorial Elementary School ranks better than 86.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.81. (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 (56.6%), Asian (22.5%), Hispanic (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4% 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 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Elementary School is $8,895.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Elementary School 181st of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Memorial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Montvale Board of Education School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montvale Board of Education School District 70th 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 73.68 375th 1204 68.9%
2004 73.71 363rd 1298 72.0%
2005 76.88 261st 1303 80.0%
2006 79.98 165th 1314 87.4%
2007 69.10 488th 1329 63.3%
2008 78.90 200th 1338 85.1%
2009 80.91 179th 1346 86.7%
2010 78.15 256th 1354 81.1%
2011 76.48 318th 1360 76.6%
2012 81.39 180th 1363 86.8%
2013 81.53 192nd 1367 86.0%
2014 80.39 235th 1363 82.8%
2015 83.99 210th 1357 84.5%
2016 85.40 179th 1346 86.7%
2017 83.53 203rd 1352 85.0%
2018 83.38 199th 1353 85.3%
2019 82.89 211th 1360 84.5%
2021 71.36 330th 1317 74.9%
2022 76.07 348th 1345 74.1%
2023 85.67 195th 1342 85.5%
2024 86.81 181st 1338 86.5%
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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 70.47 241st 1001 75.9%
2019 62.52 315th 1007 68.7%
2021 47.77 380th 868 56.2%
2022 62.27 283rd 949 70.2%
2023 47.47 420th 958 56.2%
2024 82.87 113th 989 88.6%
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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 77.80 294th 1333 77.9%
2019 81.94 210th 1331 84.2%
2021 62.68 419th 1290 67.5%
2022 80.88 249th 1326 81.2%
2023 85.21 174th 1318 86.8%
2024 89.00 121st 1317 90.8%
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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 86.37 142nd 1334 89.4%
2019 80.30 239th 1335 82.1%
2021 78.57 232nd 1297 82.1%
2022 70.13 393rd 1324 70.3%
2023 82.00 237th 1315 82.0%
2024 80.99 244th 1313 81.4%
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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 79.24 55th 370 85.1%
2019 84.11 18th 370 95.1%
2021 60.82 142nd 339 58.1%
2022 46.15 200th 348 42.5%
2023 59.24 149th 346 56.9%
2024 65.56 128th 340 62.4%
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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
2022 81.76 127th 953 86.7%
2023 88.94 87th 982 91.1%
2024 83.23 127th 989 87.2%
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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 66.10 343rd 1022 66.4%
2019 66.20 340th 1023 66.8%
2021 53.02 419th 964 56.5%
2022 53.43 461st 976 52.8%
2023 75.61 197th 975 79.8%
2024 78.44 164th 963 83.0%
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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 342 2 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1989 332 2 23 12 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1990 336 2 31 7 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1991 337 1 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1992 343 2 25 6 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 341 1 21 12 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1994 351 0 21 10 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 392 1 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1996 392 1 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1998 412 0 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1999 462 0 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 481 0 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2001 501 2 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 508 10 17 15 4 n/a n/a 0 554
2003 508 10 17 15 4 n/a n/a 0 554
2004 484 12 27 23 5 n/a n/a 0 551
2005 506 9 24 21 2 n/a n/a 0 562
2006 523 1 16 18 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2007 491 2 32 21 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2008 472 1 53 30 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2009 503 2 70 36 0 0 0 0 611
2010 470 6 92 41 0 0 0 0 609
2011 565 6 107 41 0 2 0 0 721
2012 445 11 106 36 0 0 0 0 598
2013 413 9 98 39 0 0 1 0 560
2014 402 9 102 32 0 0 6 0 551
2015 390 8 123 32 0 0 6 0 559
2016 361 7 111 38 0 0 6 0 523
2017 349 6 113 36 0 0 9 0 513
2018 347 2 126 45 0 0 11 0 531
2019 338 3 111 45 0 0 22 0 519
2020 318 5 113 55 0 0 27 0 518
2021 298 4 106 53 0 0 22 0 483
2022 302 9 116 61 1 0 21 0 510
2023 307 13 107 66 1 1 22 0 517
2024 297 15 118 72 0 1 22 0 525

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 365 24.0 15.2 n/a
1989 369 24.0 15.3 n/a
1990 376 25.0 15.0 0.8
1991 364 24.0 15.1 1.1
1992 376 24.0 15.6 0.8
1993 375 27.6 13.6 1.3
1994 382 27.6 13.8 1
1995 416 27.6 15.1 1.2
1996 416 27.6 15.1 1.2
1998 434 27.8 15.6 0.7
1999 485 28.5 17.0 0.6
2000 502 32.4 15.5 0.2
2001 524 32.6 16.1 0
2002 554 43.8 12.6 0.4
2003 554 43.8 12.6 0.4
2004 551 41.4 13.3 0.9
2005 562 43.9 12.8 n/a
2006 558 43.6 12.8 0
2007 546 41.0 13.3 0
2008 556 37.0 15.0 n/a
2009 611 47.9 10.9 0.5
2010 609 40.0 15.2 1.1
2011 721 38.7 18.6 1.9
2012 598 47.8 12.5 1.7
2013 560 49.0 11.4 0
2014 551 44.5 12.3 0.5
2015 559 44.0 12.7 1.3
2016 523 43.0 12.1 0.6
2017 513 39.5 12.9 2.9
2018 531 41.0 12.9 1.9
2019 519 44.0 11.7 2.5
2020 518 44.5 11.6 3.1
2021 483 46.5 10.3 2.3
2022 510 50.2 10.1 2
2023 517 52.2 9.9 2.5
2024 525 50.7 10.3 4

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 365 24.0 15.2 n/a
1989 369 24.0 15.3 n/a
1990 376 25.0 15.0 0.8
1991 364 24.0 15.1 1.1
1992 376 24.0 15.6 0.8
1993 375 27.6 13.6 1.3
1994 382 27.6 13.8 1
1995 416 27.6 15.1 1.2
1996 416 27.6 15.1 1.2
1998 434 27.8 15.6 0.7
1999 485 28.5 17.0 0.6
2000 502 32.4 15.5 0.2
2001 524 32.6 16.1 0
2002 554 43.8 12.6 0.4
2003 554 43.8 12.6 0.4
2004 551 41.4 13.3 0.9
2005 562 43.9 12.8 n/a
2006 558 43.6 12.8 0
2007 546 41.0 13.3 0
2008 556 37.0 15.0 n/a
2009 611 47.9 10.9 0.5
2010 609 40.0 15.2 1.1
2011 721 38.7 18.6 1.9
2012 598 47.8 12.5 1.7
2013 560 49.0 11.4 0
2014 551 44.5 12.3 0.5
2015 559 44.0 12.7 1.3
2016 523 43.0 12.1 0.6
2017 513 39.5 12.9 2.9
2018 531 41.0 12.9 1.9
2019 519 44.0 11.7 2.5
2020 518 44.5 11.6 3.1
2021 483 46.5 10.3 2.3
2022 510 50.2 10.1 2
2023 517 52.2 9.9 2.5
2024 525 50.7 10.3 4

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 $267 (3.0%) $8,628 (97.0%) $8,895

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 211th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 195th of 1342 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)73.773
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montvale Board of Education School District)73.773
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)75.870.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Montvale Board of Education School District)75.870.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)74.568.1
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Montvale Board of Education School District)74.568.1
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)72.174.2
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Montvale Board of Education School District)72.174.2
 2.1%
   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 Students519517
 0.4%
African American313
 333.3%
American Indian01
Asian111107
 3.6%
Hispanic4566
 46.7%
Pacific Islander01
White338307
 9.2%
Two or More Races2222
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.5%2.5%
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Students who attend Memorial Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fieldstone Middle School
High : Pascack Hills High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended Memorial Elementary School.

Memorial Elementary School ranks 181st of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Memorial Elementary School are 57% White, 22% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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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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