Cliffwood Elementary School vs Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffwood Elementary School
Cliffwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
358 students
Memorial Elementary School
Laurence Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
| Measure | Cliffwood Elementary School Cliffwood, New Jersey | Memorial Elementary School Laurence Harbor, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1155 of 1,479 | #438 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #30545 of 50,301 | #4166 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 358 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Cliffwood | Laurence Harbor |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 42.1).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 49.4%).
- •Cliffwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.8).
- •Memorial Elementary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 358.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cliffwood Elementary School better than Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (81.5 vs 42.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cliffwood Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cliffwood and Laurence Harbor in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cliffwood Elementary School: 358. Memorial Elementary School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cliffwood Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Cliffwood Elementary School is 1155th of 1,479 and Memorial Elementary School is 438th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).