Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, Tenafly Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tenafly Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tenafly Middle School's student population of 850 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tenafly Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenafly Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
10%
Hispanic
8%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
46%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tenafly Middle School's ranking?
Tenafly Middle School is ranked #76 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Tenafly Middle School often compared to?
Tenafly Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cresskill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Tenafly Middle School?
850 students attend Tenafly Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tenafly Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tenafly Middle School?
Tenafly Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tenafly Middle School offer ?
Tenafly Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tenafly Middle School part of?
Tenafly Middle School is part of Tenafly Public School District.
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