Gilbert Avenue School vs Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 435 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert Avenue School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Memorial Middle School
Elmwood Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Gilbert Avenue School Elmwood Park, New Jersey | Memorial Middle School Elmwood Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 1,479 | #319 of 440 |
| National rank | #21723 of 50,301 | #6902 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Elmwood Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 53.5).
- •Gilbert Avenue School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Gilbert Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 57.7%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.8).
- •Memorial Middle School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 456.
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 Gilbert Avenue School better than Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilbert Avenue School ranks higher (54.9 vs 53.5 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 Gilbert Avenue School and Memorial Middle School?
About 435 m in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Elmwood Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert Avenue School: 456. Memorial Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert Avenue School and Memorial Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Gilbert Avenue School is 982nd of 1,479 and Memorial Middle School is 319th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).