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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.
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School Overview

School
Memorial Elementary School
East 203 Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Parkway Elementary School
145 E. Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Parkway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 295 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 12:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 294 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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
295 students
294 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memorial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parkway Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parkway Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memorial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parkway Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paramus Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paramus Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#297 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#409 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Memorial Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parkway Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in NJ)
60-64%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Memorial Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Parkway Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
65
Kindergarten Students
53
49
Grade 1 Students
55
41
Grade 2 Students
55
54
Grade 3 Students
56
35
Grade 4 Students
60
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
30%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parkway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parkway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parkway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
43%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parkway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parkway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parkway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parkway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parkway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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