Memorial Middle School

www.cgschools.org

468 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Memorial Middle School, located at 500 Ridge Road in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the district, typically accommodating students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Cedar Grove School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—while fostering social and emotional growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Memorial Middle School promotes a well-rounded student experience by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and arts programs. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment, encouraging civic responsibility, and preparing students for the academic rigors they will encounter at Cedar Grove High School. Through its focus on character education and student achievement, the school aims to instill a strong sense of community pride and personal development in its student body.

468

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	58
Black	12
Asian	24
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	12

White
355 (75.9%)
Hispanic
58 (12.4%)
Asian
24 (5.1%)
Black
12 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.6%)
Two or More
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cedar Grove Township School District
Phone:	(973)239-2646
Website:	http://www.cgschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 137

Grade 6 118

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 114