Memorial Middle School vs School 20
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 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
School 20
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
| Measure | Memorial Middle School Elmwood Park, New Jersey | School 20 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 440 | #1332 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6902 of 15,369 | #39229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 569 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 11% |
| 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 29.0).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 21%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 61.8%).
- •School 20 does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.6).
- •Memorial Middle School is the larger school with 569 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 Middle School better than School 20?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (53.5 vs 29.0 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 School 20?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Middle School: 569. School 20: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Middle School and School 20 rank in New Jersey?
Memorial Middle School is 319th of 440 and School 20 is 1332nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).