Tenafly Middle School

Summary:

Tenafly Middle School is a highly-regarded public middle school located in Tenafly, New Jersey, serving 901 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Tenafly Public School District, which is ranked 22nd out of 615 districts in the state, Tenafly Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey.

The school's exceptional academic performance is a key differentiator, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly exceeding state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 80.3% of 6th graders, 86.3% of 7th graders, and 84.4% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 49%, 55.7%, and 55.3%, respectively. Tenafly Middle School also stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 47.95% White, 38.51% Asian, 7.77% Hispanic, 1.55% African American, and 4.11% two or more races. This diversity is a notable contrast to many of the nearby schools, such as Demarest Middle School and Tenakill Middle School, which tend to have less racial diversity.

Tenafly Middle School's commitment to supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, including English Language Learners and students with special needs, is particularly impressive. The school ranks among the top in New Jersey for the performance of these subgroups, a testament to its effective strategies and interventions. Additionally, Tenafly Middle School maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.3% to 9.4% over the past several years, which is significantly lower than the state average. With a spending of $10,776 per student, the school's investment in providing a high-quality education is evident, making it a standout institution in the region and a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 10 Sunset Lane
       Tenafly, NJ  07670


(201) 816-4530

District: Tenafly Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,776 Help


Students who attend Tenafly Middle School usually attend:

High:    Tenafly High School

Feeder schools for Tenafly Middle School:

Elementary:    J Spencer Smith School
    Malcolm S Mackay School
    Ralph S Maugham School
    Walter Stillman School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  901

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
Asian:
38.5%
Hispanic:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.7% Help


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Compare Details Tenafly Middle School ranks better than 97.9% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.77. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (47.9%), Asian (38.5%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tenafly Middle School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tenafly Middle School is $10,776.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tenafly Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tenafly Middle School 16th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Tenafly Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Tenafly Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tenafly Public School District 22nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tenafly Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Tenafly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.63 76th 574 86.8%
2004 87.37 29th 588 95.1%
2005 83.99 66th 599 89.0%
2006 86.67 30th 615 95.1%
2007 84.27 47th 631 92.6%
2008 85.73 33rd 640 94.8%
2009 86.59 35th 664 94.7%
2010 87.12 31st 677 95.4%
2011 86.59 34th 684 95.0%
2012 86.92 43rd 677 93.6%
2013 87.98 30th 704 95.7%
2014 88.99 13th 717 98.2%
2015 83.58 70th 713 90.2%
2016 82.42 80th 713 88.8%
2017 88.88 39th 712 94.5%
2018 88.59 32nd 716 95.5%
2019 89.96 27th 745 96.4%
2021 95.95 17th 652 97.4%
2022 93.78 22nd 745 97.0%
2023 93.77 16th 748 97.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tenafly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.55 3rd 202 98.5%
2019 97.99 5th 227 97.8%
2021 99.49 2nd 197 99.0%
2022 99.28 5th 270 98.1%
2023 99.22 5th 288 98.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tenafly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.02 5th 471 98.9%
2019 93.78 17th 492 96.5%
2021 98.94 2nd 401 99.5%
2022 92.67 19th 535 96.4%
2023 96.24 8th 505 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Tenafly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.51 27th 680 96.0%
2019 89.47 43rd 703 93.9%
2021 91.56 31st 625 95.0%
2022 91.88 38th 726 94.8%
2023 94.66 17th 720 97.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Tenafly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.81 36th 675 94.7%
2019 92.22 41st 697 94.1%
2021 97.42 8th 635 98.7%
2022 96.13 18th 730 97.5%
2023 95.26 19th 718 97.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tenafly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.90 38th 200 81.0%
2019 77.74 34th 199 82.9%
2021 83.48 14th 147 90.5%
2022 80.16 27th 200 86.5%
2023 82.77 19th 201 90.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tenafly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.17 33rd 504 93.5%
2019 89.84 22nd 524 95.8%
2021 85.40 36th 480 92.5%
2022 88.08 39th 591 93.4%
2023 88.68 36th 587 93.9%
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Rank History for White students at Tenafly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.21 33rd 497 93.4%
2019 84.95 46th 504 90.9%
2021 87.31 34th 435 92.2%
2022 89.54 28th 512 94.5%
2023 87.25 29th 509 94.3%
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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 Tenafly Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 412 4 96 15 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1989 393 4 104 12 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1990 374 8 125 18 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1991 360 5 119 18 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1992 378 5 117 20 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1993 383 12 147 24 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1994 417 11 136 18 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1995 413 10 161 25 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1996 413 10 161 25 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1998 374 11 173 21 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1999 391 13 169 20 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2000 425 11 166 28 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2001 429 5 176 24 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2002 446 5 188 21 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2003 446 5 188 21 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2004 460 4 206 29 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2005 459 7 232 34 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2006 506 12 224 35 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2007 552 10 276 34 0 n/a n/a 0 872
2008 530 11 281 28 0 n/a n/a 0 850
2009 533 11 263 21 0 0 0 0 828
2010 530 11 237 22 0 0 2 0 802
2011 535 17 246 26 0 0 2 0 826
2012 524 13 264 35 0 0 8 0 844
2013 510 11 268 39 0 0 4 0 832
2014 540 10 259 38 0 0 8 0 855
2015 514 12 269 38 0 0 11 0 844
2016 518 11 301 43 1 1 18 0 893
2017 503 11 319 60 1 1 26 0 921
2018 484 10 307 75 1 1 39 0 917
2019 460 11 306 83 0 0 46 0 906
2020 423 14 344 74 0 0 48 0 903
2021 411 8 342 81 0 0 47 0 889
2022 392 9 339 67 0 0 42 1 850
2023 432 14 347 70 0 0 37 1 901

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 Tenafly Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 527 31.0 17.0 n/a
1989 513 34.0 15.0 n/a
1990 525 35.0 15.0 0.4
1991 502 36.0 13.9 0.4
1992 520 33.0 15.7 1.2
1993 566 39.6 14.3 1.2
1994 582 40.2 14.5 1.5
1995 609 39.6 15.4 2
1996 609 39.6 15.4 2
1998 579 44.3 13.1 1
1999 593 44.1 13.4 1.2
2000 630 43.3 14.5 1.9
2001 634 44.7 14.2 0.9
2002 660 57.2 11.5 0.2
2003 660 57.2 11.5 0.2
2004 699 61.4 11.4 0.4
2005 732 60.6 12.1 n/a
2006 777 65.6 11.8 0.8
2007 872 63.8 13.7 0.6
2008 850 69.0 12.3 0.7
2009 828 76.1 9.3 1.3
2010 802 70.0 11.4 1.4
2011 826 58.4 14.1 1.5
2012 844 68.4 12.3 2
2013 832 68.6 12.1 3
2014 855 71.0 12.0 3.2
2015 844 73.0 11.5 2.3
2016 893 77.0 11.5 2.4
2017 921 77.8 11.8 2.9
2018 917 79.4 11.5 1.7
2019 906 78.8 11.4 2.5
2020 903 72.0 12.5 2.1
2021 889 77.2 11.5 1.7
2022 850 73.4 11.5 2.6
2023 901 71.0 12.6 2.7

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 Tenafly Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 527 31.0 17.0 n/a
1989 513 34.0 15.0 n/a
1990 525 35.0 15.0 0.4
1991 502 36.0 13.9 0.4
1992 520 33.0 15.7 1.2
1993 566 39.6 14.3 1.2
1994 582 40.2 14.5 1.5
1995 609 39.6 15.4 2
1996 609 39.6 15.4 2
1998 579 44.3 13.1 1
1999 593 44.1 13.4 1.2
2000 630 43.3 14.5 1.9
2001 634 44.7 14.2 0.9
2002 660 57.2 11.5 0.2
2003 660 57.2 11.5 0.2
2004 699 61.4 11.4 0.4
2005 732 60.6 12.1 n/a
2006 777 65.6 11.8 0.8
2007 872 63.8 13.7 0.6
2008 850 69.0 12.3 0.7
2009 828 76.1 9.3 1.3
2010 802 70.0 11.4 1.4
2011 826 58.4 14.1 1.5
2012 844 68.4 12.3 2
2013 832 68.6 12.1 3
2014 855 71.0 12.0 3.2
2015 844 73.0 11.5 2.3
2016 893 77.0 11.5 2.4
2017 921 77.8 11.8 2.9
2018 917 79.4 11.5 1.7
2019 906 78.8 11.4 2.5
2020 903 72.0 12.5 2.1
2021 889 77.2 11.5 1.7
2022 850 73.4 11.5 2.6
2023 901 71.0 12.6 2.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tenafly Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $225 (2.1%) $10,551 (97.9%) $10,776

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tenafly Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 16th of 748 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tenafly Middle School)81.380.3
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tenafly Public School District)81.380.3
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tenafly Middle School)82.280.8
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tenafly Public School District)82.280.8
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tenafly Middle School)83.886.3
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tenafly Public School District)83.886.3
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tenafly Middle School)78.775.3
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tenafly Public School District)78.775.3
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Tenafly Middle School)98.9100
 1.1%
   7th Grade Algebra I (Tenafly Public School District)98.9100
 1.1%
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tenafly Middle School)90.484.4
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tenafly Public School District)90.484.4
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tenafly Middle School)54.337.7
 16.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tenafly Public School District)54.337.7
 16.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Tenafly Middle School)93.496.4
 3%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tenafly Public School District)93.496.4
 3%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (Tenafly Middle School)100100
   8th Grade Geometry (Tenafly Public School District)100100
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Tenafly Middle School)95.397.4
 2.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Tenafly Public School District)78.574.1
 4.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Tenafly Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Tenafly Public School District)74.291.5
 17.3%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students906901
 0.6%
African American1114
 27.3%
American Indian00
Asian306347
 13.4%
Hispanic8370
 15.7%
Pacific Islander00
White460432
 6.1%
Two or More Races4637
 19.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.5%2.7%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tenafly Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 901 students attended Tenafly Middle School.

Yes! Tenafly Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 748 New Jersey middle schools.

Students who attend Tenafly Middle School usually go on to attend Tenafly High School

Students at Tenafly Middle School are 48% White, 39% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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