Fairmount vs Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount
Hackensack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
621 students
Memorial School
Maywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
415 students
| Measure | Fairmount Hackensack, New Jersey | Memorial School Maywood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1112 of 1,479 | #202 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #28097 of 50,301 | #892 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 621 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 82% |
| city | Hackensack | Maywood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 45.7).
- •Memorial School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 44%).
- •Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 56.4%).
- •Memorial School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.5).
- •Fairmount is the larger school with 621 students compared with 415.
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 Fairmount better than Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial School ranks higher (89.5 vs 45.7 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 Fairmount and Memorial School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hackensack and Maywood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount: 621. Memorial School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount and Memorial School rank in New Jersey?
Fairmount is 1112th of 1,479 and Memorial School is 202nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).