Memorial Middle School vs Washington Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Middle School
Woodland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
374 students
Washington Park School
Totowa · Public middle · Grades 4–8
485 students
| Measure | Memorial Middle School Woodland Park, New Jersey | Washington Park School Totowa, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 440 | #269 of 440 |
| National rank | #6233 of 15,369 | #4765 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 374 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Woodland Park | Totowa |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 56.5).
- •Washington Park School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Washington Park School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Washington Park School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 47.9%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.4).
- •Washington Park School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 374.
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 Washington Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Park School ranks higher (63.3 vs 56.5 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 Washington Park School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Woodland Park and Totowa in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Middle School: 374. Washington Park School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Middle School and Washington Park School rank in New Jersey?
Memorial Middle School is 303rd of 440 and Washington Park School is 269th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).