Memorial Middle School vs Northeast Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Middle School
Cedar Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–8
468 students
Northeast Elementary School
Upper Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
| Measure | Memorial Middle School Cedar Grove, New Jersey | Northeast Elementary School Upper Montclair, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #108 of 440 | #459 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #473 of 15,369 | #4669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 468 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.4% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 64% |
| city | Cedar Grove | Upper Montclair |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 80.6).
- •Northeast Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 19.2%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.9).
- •Memorial Middle School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 391.
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 Middle School better than Northeast Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (87.9 vs 80.6 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 Memorial Middle School and Northeast Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cedar Grove and Upper Montclair in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Middle School: 468. Northeast Elementary School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Middle School and Northeast Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Memorial Middle School is 108th of 440 and Northeast Elementary School is 459th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).