Merritt Memorial
Cresskill, NJ · Elementary School · Grades 1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Merritt Memorial is a elementary school located in Cresskill, New Jersey. The school serves 276 students in grades 1-5.
With a DataScore of 66/100 (B), Merritt Memorial performs above average compared to schools in New Jersey. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
1% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Merritt Memorial has a DataScore of 66/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Merritt Memorial has 276 students enrolled in grades 1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1.
Yes, Merritt Memorial is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +9, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Merritt Memorial is part of the Cresskill Public School District in Cresskill, New Jersey. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.