Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Memorial Middle School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School or Memorial Middle 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
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Memorial Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,100 students in grades 5-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle 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 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 655 students in grades 5-8, Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
1,100 students
655 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
69 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#556 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
256
164
Grade 6 Students
265
175
Grade 7 Students
285
163
Grade 8 Students
294
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
17%
% Hispanic
20%
27%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
54%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
15%