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.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Tenafly Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,776
Students who attend Tenafly Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Tenafly Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.6
Number of students: 901
Racial breakdown:
White:
47.9%
Asian:
38.5%
Hispanic:
7.8%
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Two or more races:
4.1%
African American:
1.6%
Not Specified:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.7%
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