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Newbury Elementary School vs. Memorial School

Should you attend Newbury Elementary School or Memorial 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
Newbury Elementary School
179 Newbury Road
Howell, NJ 07731
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Memorial School
221 Morningside Avenue
Keyport, NJ 07735
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades 3-5, Newbury Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Memorial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-8
Total Students
389 students
606 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Newbury 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 Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Newbury Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Newbury 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 Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Newbury Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Howell Township 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 Memorial School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union Beach 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

#997 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#1315 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Newbury 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 Memorial School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in NJ)
29%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newbury Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Howell Township 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 Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union Beach Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newbury Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Howell Township 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 Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union Beach Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newbury Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Howell Township 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 Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union Beach 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 Newbury Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Memorial School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
108
Kindergarten Students
-
56
Grade 1 Students
-
62
Grade 2 Students
-
46
Grade 3 Students
119
51
Grade 4 Students
135
54
Grade 5 Students
135
53
Grade 6 Students
-
61
Grade 7 Students
-
66
Grade 8 Students
-
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Newbury Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Howell Township 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 Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union Beach 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
21%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Newbury Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Howell Township 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 Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union Beach 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
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Newbury Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Howell Township 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 Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union Beach 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
63%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Newbury Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Howell Township 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 Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union Beach 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
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Newbury Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Howell Township 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 Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union Beach 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.
0.56
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Newbury Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Howell Township 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 Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union Beach 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
17%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Newbury Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Howell Township 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 Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union Beach 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
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Newbury Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Howell Township 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 Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union Beach 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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