Memorial Middle School vs Sixteenth Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 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
Sixteenth Avenue School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Memorial Middle School Elmwood Park, New Jersey | Sixteenth Avenue School Elmwood Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 440 | #1032 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6902 of 15,369 | #23789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 569 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Elmwood Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 52.0).
- •Sixteenth Avenue School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Sixteenth Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 53.3%).
- •Sixteenth Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.6).
- •Memorial Middle School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 410.
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 Sixteenth Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (53.5 vs 52.0 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 Sixteenth Avenue School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Elmwood Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Middle School: 569. Sixteenth Avenue School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Middle School and Sixteenth Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Memorial Middle School is 319th of 440 and Sixteenth Avenue School is 1032nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).