Memorial Elementary School vs. Parkway Elementary School
Should you attend Memorial Elementary School or Parkway Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Parkway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Parkway Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
289 students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#409 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
65
Kindergarten Students
50
51
Grade 1 Students
55
46
Grade 2 Students
54
44
Grade 3 Students
58
59
Grade 4 Students
56
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
26%
% Hispanic
18%
22%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
43%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%