- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tenafly, NJ
Tenafly Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tenafly Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341611000872
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tenafly Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Tenafly · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tenafly Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tenafly Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Tenafly, NJ.
School address
District: Tenafly Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341611000872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Tenafly Middle School held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 76.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 341611000872 · Tenafly, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 12.9:1 · 1.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Tenafly High School (1,141 students)
Tenafly Middle School held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 76.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Tenafly Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tenafly High S
Tenafly High School
1,141 students
- This school
Tenafly Middle School
916 students
- Ralph S Maugha 358
Ralph S Maugham School
358 students
- Malcolm S Mack 349
Malcolm S Mackay School
349 students
- J Spencer Smit 326
J Spencer Smith School
326 students
- Walter Stillma 314
Walter Stillman School
314 students
What this shows Tenafly Middle School reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tenafly Middle School compares
Tenafly 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.9% | ▼ 94% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,135
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Asian 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Tenafly Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tenafly Public School District reports $26,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tenafly Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenafly High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralph S Maugham School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malcolm S Mackay School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J Spencer Smith School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Stillman School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tenafly Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~916 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tenafly Middle School
How many students attend Tenafly Middle School?
Tenafly Middle School has 916 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tenafly, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 901 (2022-23) → 924 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenafly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenafly Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tenafly Middle School?
1.9% of students at Tenafly Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tenafly Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tenafly Middle School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Tenafly, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tenafly Middle School?
Tenafly Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Tenafly Middle School rank among public schools in Tenafly?
By Resource Investment Index, Tenafly Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Tenafly, 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 Tenafly on the city page.
What other schools are in Tenafly Public School District?
Besides Tenafly Middle School, Tenafly Public School District also operates Tenafly High School (1,141 students), Ralph S Maugham School (358 students), and Malcolm S Mackay School (349 students). See the Tenafly Public School District district page for the complete list.