Memorial Middle School vs Pierrepont School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 10.0 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
Pierrepont School
Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 4–6
569 students
| Measure | Memorial Middle School Elmwood Park, New Jersey | Pierrepont School Rutherford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #319 of 440 | #75 of 440 |
| National rank | #6902 of 15,369 | #274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 569 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 6.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 64% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Rutherford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierrepont School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 53.5).
- •Pierrepont School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 32%).
- •Pierrepont School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 58%).
- •Pierrepont School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.3% vs 53.3%).
- •Pierrepont School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.6).
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 Pierrepont School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierrepont School ranks higher (90.3 vs 53.5 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 Pierrepont School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Rutherford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Middle School: 569. Pierrepont School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Middle School and Pierrepont School rank in New Jersey?
Memorial Middle School is 319th of 440 and Pierrepont School is 75th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).