Memorial Middle School vs Paterson STEAM High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Middle School
Elmwood Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
Paterson STEAM High School
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
379 students
| Measure | Memorial Middle School Elmwood Park, New Jersey | Paterson STEAM High School Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 440 | #299 of 357 |
| National rank | #6902 of 15,369 | #14040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 569 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 26.7).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 64.6%).
- •Paterson STEAM High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •Memorial Middle School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 379.
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 Paterson STEAM High School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (53.5 vs 26.7 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 Paterson STEAM High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Middle School: 569. Paterson STEAM High School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Middle School and Paterson STEAM High School rank in New Jersey?
Memorial Middle School is 319th of 440 and Paterson STEAM High School is 299th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).