Memorial Middle School vs School 18
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Middle School
Fair Lawn · Public middle · Grades 5–8
655 students
School 18
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
601 students
| Measure | Memorial Middle School Fair Lawn, New Jersey | School 18 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 440 | #1241 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1174 of 15,369 | #34397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 655 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 18% |
| city | Fair Lawn | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 36.4).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 18%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 40%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 68.4%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.2).
- •Memorial Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 601.
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 18?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (82.0 vs 36.4 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 18?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fair Lawn and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Middle School: 655. School 18: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Middle School and School 18 rank in New Jersey?
Memorial Middle School is 152nd of 440 and School 18 is 1241st of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).