Memorial School vs Middle Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial School
Union Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
630 students
Middle Road School
Hazlet · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
285 students
| Measure | Memorial School Union Beach, New Jersey | Middle Road School Hazlet, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #843 of 1,479 | #713 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #16108 of 50,301 | #11809 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 630 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Union Beach | Hazlet |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 63.0).
- •Middle Road School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Middle Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 43.5%).
- •Memorial School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.0).
- •Memorial School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 285.
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 School better than Middle Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Road School ranks higher (69.3 vs 63.0 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 School and Middle Road School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Union Beach and Hazlet in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial School: 630. Middle Road School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial School and Middle Road School rank in New Jersey?
Memorial School is 843rd of 1,479 and Middle Road School is 713th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).