Serving 593 students in grades 5-8, Tenakill Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Tenakill Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Closter, NJ, covering approximately 3.3 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tenakill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tenakill Middle School's student population of 593 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tenakill Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenakill Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
41%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.9%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green & Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tenakill Middle School's ranking?
Tenakill Middle School is ranked #114 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Tenakill Middle School often compared to?
Tenakill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Demarest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Tenakill Middle School?
593 students attend Tenakill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tenakill Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tenakill Middle School?
Tenakill Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tenakill Middle School offer ?
Tenakill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tenakill Middle School part of?
Tenakill Middle School is part of Closter Public School District.
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