Grant Elementary School vs Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Elementary School
Ridgefield Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
228 students
Memorial Middle School
Little Ferry · Public middle · Grades 5–8
353 students
| Measure | Grant Elementary School Ridgefield Park, New Jersey | Memorial Middle School Little Ferry, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #891 of 1,479 | #254 of 440 |
| National rank | #17921 of 50,301 | #4441 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 228 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| city | Ridgefield Park | Little Ferry |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 60.4).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 65.4%).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.7).
- •Memorial Middle School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 228.
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 Grant Elementary School better than Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (64.7 vs 60.4 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 Grant Elementary School and Memorial Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ridgefield Park and Little Ferry in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Elementary School: 228. Memorial Middle School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Elementary School and Memorial Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Grant Elementary School is 891st of 1,479 and Memorial Middle School is 254th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).