Jackson Avenue vs Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 454 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Avenue
Hackensack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
438 students
Memorial School
South Hackensack · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
222 students
| Measure | Jackson Avenue Hackensack, New Jersey | Memorial School South Hackensack, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1125 of 1,479 | #674 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #29068 of 50,301 | #10459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 438 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Hackensack | South Hackensack |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 44.3).
- •Memorial School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 79.7%).
- •Memorial School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.2).
- •Jackson Avenue is the larger school with 438 students compared with 222.
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 Jackson Avenue better than Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial School ranks higher (71.2 vs 44.3 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 Jackson Avenue and Memorial School?
About 454 m in a straight line, between Hackensack and South Hackensack in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Avenue: 438. Memorial School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Avenue and Memorial School rank in New Jersey?
Jackson Avenue is 1125th of 1,479 and Memorial School is 674th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).