John A. Forrest Elementary School vs Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 878 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A. Forrest Elementary School
Fair Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–4
258 students
Memorial Middle School
Fair Lawn · Public middle · Grades 5–8
655 students
| Measure | John A. Forrest Elementary School Fair Lawn, New Jersey | Memorial Middle School Fair Lawn, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #716 of 1,479 | #152 of 440 |
| National rank | #11875 of 50,301 | #1174 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 258 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| city | Fair Lawn | Fair Lawn |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 69.2).
- •John A. Forrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •John A. Forrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 25.6%).
- •Memorial Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 258.
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 John A. Forrest Elementary School better than Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (82.0 vs 69.2 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 John A. Forrest Elementary School and Memorial Middle School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Fair Lawn and Fair Lawn in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A. Forrest Elementary School: 258. Memorial Middle School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A. Forrest Elementary School and Memorial Middle School rank in New Jersey?
John A. Forrest Elementary School is 716th of 1,479 and Memorial Middle School is 152nd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).