Elmwood Park Memorial High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Elmwood Park, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Elmwood Park Public Schools.
Serving 820 students in grades 9-12, Memorial Senior High 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 16% (which is lower 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 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Memorial Senior High School's student population of 820 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
White, Scarlet
School Rankings
Memorial Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Senior High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1518 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
48%
34%
Black
12%
15%
White
32%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Senior High School's ranking?
Memorial Senior High School is ranked #1518 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memorial Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Memorial Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Memorial Senior High School?
820 students attend Memorial Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Memorial Senior High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Senior High School?
Memorial Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Senior High School offer ?
Memorial Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Senior High School part of?
Memorial Senior High School is part of Elmwood Park School District.
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