Serving 575 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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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
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Tenakill Middle School's student population of 575 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Tenakill Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenakill Middle School is 0.63, 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
#154 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
42%
10%
Hispanic
10%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
44%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Tenakill Middle School is ranked #154 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
575 students attend Tenakill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Tenakill Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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
What school district is Tenakill Middle School part of?
Tenakill Middle School is part of Closter Public School District.
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