Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

Summary:

Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is a public middle school located in Margate City, New Jersey, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 152 students. The school is part of the Margate City School District, which is ranked 52 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eugene A. Tighe Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with a statewide ranking between 5 and 49 over the past several years. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics significantly higher than the state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 5th, 7th, and 8th-grade ELA proficiency rates were over 89%, compared to the state averages of 53.2%, 55.7%, and 55.3%, respectively. The school's Algebra I proficiency rates for 8th-grade students were 100% in both 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, far exceeding the state average of 66%. However, the school has a predominantly White student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White, and a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively affluent community.

While Eugene A. Tighe Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, many of the nearby schools, such as Galloway Township Middle School, Alder Avenue Middle School, and Pleasantville Middle School, have significantly lower statewide rankings and academic performance. For example, Pleasantville Middle School has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and very low proficiency rates, with only 23% of 8th-grade students proficient in ELA and 2.1% proficient in Mathematics. This highlights the exceptional nature of Eugene A. Tighe Middle School's academic achievements within the local area.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 7804 Amherst Avenue
       Margate City, NJ  08402


(609) 822-2353

District: Margate City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,865 Help


Feeder schools for Eugene A. Tighe Middle School:

Elementary:    William H. Ross III School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.9 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.9% Help


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Compare Details Eugene A. Tighe Middle School ranks better than 93.4% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is 5.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is $17,865.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Eugene A. Tighe Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eugene A. Tighe Middle School 49th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Eugene A. Tighe Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Margate City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Margate City School District 52nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.62 176th 574 69.3%
2004 74.81 178th 588 69.7%
2005 77.85 143rd 599 76.1%
2006 82.46 95th 615 84.6%
2007 78.60 124th 631 80.3%
2008 78.16 133rd 640 79.2%
2009 77.21 144th 664 78.3%
2010 77.20 154th 677 77.3%
2011 84.00 78th 684 88.6%
2012 83.65 88th 677 87.0%
2013 77.61 161st 704 77.1%
2014 81.08 119th 717 83.4%
2015 88.91 30th 713 95.8%
2016 95.38 5th 713 99.3%
2017 91.34 19th 712 97.3%
2018 91.79 16th 716 97.8%
2019 92.32 17th 745 97.7%
2021 80.47 105th 652 83.9%
2022 89.49 45th 745 94.0%
2023 88.87 49th 748 93.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.62 7th 401 98.3%
2022 55.71 161st 535 69.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.95 33rd 680 95.1%
2019 89.80 39th 703 94.5%
2021 70.08 156th 625 75.0%
2022 87.46 62nd 726 91.5%
2023 85.46 87th 720 87.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.06 19th 675 97.2%
2019 93.70 30th 697 95.7%
2021 82.63 88th 635 86.1%
2022 85.42 83rd 730 88.6%
2023 90.93 48th 718 93.3%
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Rank History for White students at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.13 14th 497 97.2%
2019 95.38 7th 504 98.6%
2021 69.55 93rd 435 78.6%
2022 84.91 46th 512 91.0%
2023 83.19 54th 509 89.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 227 1 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1989 228 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1990 227 2 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1991 206 2 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1992 216 3 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1993 197 2 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1994 193 4 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1995 205 2 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1996 205 2 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1998 225 8 11 9 2 n/a n/a 0 255
1999 227 10 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2000 238 5 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2001 182 2 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2002 181 2 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2003 181 2 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2004 179 2 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2005 179 2 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2006 181 1 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2007 174 1 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2008 161 1 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2009 180 0 4 5 0 0 0 0 189
2010 185 1 3 9 0 0 0 0 198
2011 221 4 1 17 0 0 4 0 247
2012 219 4 0 15 0 0 5 0 243
2013 204 0 2 18 0 0 7 0 231
2014 192 0 3 15 0 0 7 0 217
2015 179 0 2 11 0 0 4 0 196
2016 173 0 2 9 0 0 2 0 186
2017 152 3 2 5 1 0 6 0 169
2018 159 3 1 5 2 0 5 0 175
2019 164 1 1 7 2 0 6 0 181
2020 167 1 4 4 2 0 6 0 184
2021 171 1 2 5 1 1 3 0 184
2022 148 0 2 8 0 1 4 0 163
2023 139 0 0 7 0 2 4 0 152

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 238 22.0 10.8 n/a
1989 237 21.0 11.2 n/a
1990 240 23.0 10.4 3.8
1991 220 24.0 9.1 3.6
1992 229 22.0 10.4 4.4
1993 212 21.0 10.1 5.7
1994 208 21.0 9.9 6.7
1995 229 20.0 11.5 13.5
1996 229 20.0 11.5 13.5
1998 255 22.4 11.4 9.4
1999 262 24.6 10.7 11.5
2000 272 24.8 11.0 13.6
2001 206 25.0 8.2 12.1
2002 209 18.8 11.1 11
2003 209 18.8 11.1 11
2004 203 18.0 11.3 10.3
2005 199 18.0 11.1 n/a
2006 195 17.0 11.5 11.8
2007 186 17.0 10.9 9.7
2008 174 19.0 9.2 6.3
2009 189 17.3 8.2 5.3
2010 198 18.0 11.0 4.5
2011 247 20.5 12.0 8.1
2012 243 22.1 10.9 9.1
2013 231 21.5 10.7 10.4
2014 217 21.5 10.0 8.3
2015 196 21.0 9.3 0
2016 186 24.0 7.7 11.8
2017 169 25.0 6.7 11.2
2018 175 26.0 6.7 9.7
2019 181 26.0 6.9 8.3
2020 184 23.7 7.7 7.6
2021 184 23.5 7.8 7.1
2022 163 23.5 6.9 6.7
2023 152 25.4 5.9 5.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 238 22.0 10.8 n/a
1989 237 21.0 11.2 n/a
1990 240 23.0 10.4 3.8
1991 220 24.0 9.1 3.6
1992 229 22.0 10.4 4.4
1993 212 21.0 10.1 5.7
1994 208 21.0 9.9 6.7
1995 229 20.0 11.5 13.5
1996 229 20.0 11.5 13.5
1998 255 22.4 11.4 9.4
1999 262 24.6 10.7 11.5
2000 272 24.8 11.0 13.6
2001 206 25.0 8.2 12.1
2002 209 18.8 11.1 11
2003 209 18.8 11.1 11
2004 203 18.0 11.3 10.3
2005 199 18.0 11.1 n/a
2006 195 17.0 11.5 11.8
2007 186 17.0 10.9 9.7
2008 174 19.0 9.2 6.3
2009 189 17.3 8.2 5.3
2010 198 18.0 11.0 4.5
2011 247 20.5 12.0 8.1
2012 243 22.1 10.9 9.1
2013 231 21.5 10.7 10.4
2014 217 21.5 10.0 8.3
2015 196 21.0 9.3 0
2016 186 24.0 7.7 11.8
2017 169 25.0 6.7 11.2
2018 175 26.0 6.7 9.7
2019 181 26.0 6.9 8.3
2020 184 23.7 7.7 7.6
2021 184 23.5 7.8 7.1
2022 163 23.5 6.9 6.7
2023 152 25.4 5.9 5.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $175 (1.0%) $17,690 (99.0%) $17,865

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 49th of 748 Middle schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene A. Tighe Middle School)76.590.7
 14.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Margate City School District)76.590.7
 14.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eugene A. Tighe Middle School)78.474.4
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Margate City School District)78.474.4
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene A. Tighe Middle School)89.653.6
 36%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Margate City School District)89.653.6
 36%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Eugene A. Tighe Middle School)7553.5
 21.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Margate City School District)7553.5
 21.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene A. Tighe Middle School)92.190.6
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Margate City School District)92.190.6
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Eugene A. Tighe Middle School)78.381.3
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Margate City School District)78.381.3
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene A. Tighe Middle School)90.289.6
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Margate City School District)90.289.6
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Eugene A. Tighe Middle School)5070.6
 20.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Margate City School District)5070.6
 20.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Eugene A. Tighe Middle School)100100
   8th Grade Algebra I (Margate City School District)100100
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Eugene A. Tighe Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Margate City School District)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students181152
 16%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic77
Pacific Islander02
White164139
 15.2%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.3%5.9%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eugene A. Tighe Middle School

Yes. Eugene A. Tighe Middle School ranks in the top 6.6% of New Jersey middle schools.

Students at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Eugene A. Tighe Middle School.


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