Enrollment
711
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Linden, New Jersey, enrolling 711 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 711 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 276 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 711 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 92 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Linden's middle schools, it stands alongside Joseph E. Soehl Middle School (710 students): Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 11.8:1).
Linden Public School District also operates Linden High School (1,934 students) and Joseph E. Soehl Middle School (710 students) alongside Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School compares
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,906
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linden Public School District, which includes Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School.
$23,906
Per student
-4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 40.6%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~711 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School a good school?
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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