Memorial Elementary School vs West Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Elementary School
Montvale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
532 students
West Ridge Elementary School
Park Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
343 students
| Measure | Memorial Elementary School Montvale, New Jersey | West Ridge Elementary School Park Ridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #166 of 1,479 | #150 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #648 of 50,301 | #577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 532 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.1% | 3.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| city | Montvale | Park Ridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.7 vs 91.1).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •West Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •West Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 7.1%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.7).
- •Memorial Elementary School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 343.
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 Memorial Elementary School better than West Ridge Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Memorial Elementary School and West Ridge Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Montvale and Park Ridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Elementary School: 532. West Ridge Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Elementary School and West Ridge Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Memorial Elementary School is 166th of 1,479 and West Ridge Elementary School is 150th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).