- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Linden, NJ
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340861005558
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Linden, NJ.
School address
District: Linden Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340861005558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 340861005558 · Linden, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 11.3:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden High School (1,934 students)
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden High Sc
Linden High School
1,934 students
- This school 711
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
711 students
- Joseph E. Soeh 710
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
710 students
- Number 2 602
Number 2
602 students
- Number 1 454
Number 1
454 students
- Number 4 447
Number 4
447 students
What this shows Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School compares
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 48% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 92 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
African American 27.7%
White 14.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linden Public School District reports $25,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph E. Soehl Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Number 2 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Number 1 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Number 4 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar middle schools in Linden
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
How many students attend Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School?
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School has 711 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Linden, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School?
43.9% of students at Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Linden, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School?
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Linden, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Linden on the city page.
What other schools are in Linden Public School District?
Besides Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School, Linden Public School District also operates Linden High School (1,934 students), Joseph E. Soehl Middle School (710 students), and Number 2 (602 students). See the Linden Public School District district page for the complete list.