Tenakill Middle School

Summary:

Tenakill Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Closter, New Jersey. It serves grades 5-8 and has an enrollment of 575 students. The school is part of the Closter Public School District, which is ranked 49 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tenakill Middle School consistently ranks among the top 15-20 middle schools in New Jersey, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptionally high proficiency rates on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessments) in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages across all grade levels. Tenakill Middle School's students also excel in STEM subjects, with 96.9% proficiency in Algebra I and over 50% proficiency in 8th grade Science. The school's performance is consistently strong across different student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and White students, and it ranks among the top 1-33 middle schools in New Jersey for these subgroups.

Tenakill Middle School also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.9% to 18.1% over the past few years, which are significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 0.56% to 1.74% over the past few years, indicating a relatively affluent student population. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as David E. Owens Middle School, Westwood Regional Middle School, and Roy W. Brown Middle School, Tenakill Middle School outperforms them in academic metrics, including NJSLA proficiency rates and school rankings.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 275 High Street
       Closter, NJ  07624-1809


(201) 768-1332

District: Closter Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,466 Help


Students who attend Tenakill Middle School usually attend:

High:    Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest

Feeder schools for Tenakill Middle School:

Elementary:    Hillside Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.2%
Asian:
41.4%
Hispanic:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tenakill Middle School ranks better than 98% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.2%), Asian (41.4%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tenakill Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tenakill Middle School is $10,466.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tenakill Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tenakill Middle School 15th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Tenakill Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Closter Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Closter Public School District 49th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tenakill Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Tenakill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.89 14th 574 97.6%
2004 85.43 50th 588 91.5%
2005 86.89 38th 599 93.7%
2006 85.26 49th 615 92.0%
2007 85.36 31st 631 95.1%
2008 84.81 43rd 640 93.3%
2009 84.49 55th 664 91.7%
2010 87.88 25th 677 96.3%
2011 86.14 40th 684 94.2%
2012 85.77 56th 677 91.7%
2013 87.25 36th 704 94.9%
2014 87.69 27th 717 96.2%
2015 95.23 6th 713 99.2%
2016 92.19 15th 713 97.9%
2017 94.57 6th 712 99.2%
2018 91.50 17th 716 97.6%
2019 92.34 16th 745 97.9%
2021 90.37 48th 652 92.6%
2022 95.27 13th 745 98.3%
2023 94.91 12th 748 98.4%
2024 94.07 15th 743 98.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tenakill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.15 4th 227 98.2%
2021 93.49 8th 197 95.9%
2023 97.31 9th 288 96.9%
2024 99.35 1st 320 99.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tenakill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.65 88th 471 81.3%
2019 62.12 132nd 492 73.2%
2021 76.68 52nd 401 87.0%
2022 89.20 29th 535 94.6%
2023 82.91 37th 505 92.7%
2024 76.65 57th 510 88.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Tenakill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.61 22nd 680 96.8%
2019 91.83 25th 703 96.4%
2021 88.94 45th 625 92.8%
2022 93.88 23rd 726 96.8%
2023 93.81 20th 720 97.2%
2024 94.04 17th 717 97.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Tenakill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.98 35th 675 94.8%
2019 93.54 31st 697 95.6%
2021 90.19 45th 635 92.9%
2022 96.35 15th 730 97.9%
2023 96.16 16th 718 97.8%
2024 94.76 24th 719 96.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tenakill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.69 31st 200 84.5%
2019 75.21 46th 199 76.9%
2021 71.54 35th 147 76.2%
2022 84.85 14th 200 93.0%
2023 81.31 24th 201 88.1%
2024 83.04 20th 200 90.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tenakill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.28 78th 480 83.8%
2022 92.94 23rd 591 96.1%
2023 89.73 32nd 587 94.5%
2024 95.32 13th 589 97.8%
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Rank History for White students at Tenakill Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.32 41st 497 91.8%
2019 84.78 47th 504 90.7%
2021 77.64 59th 435 86.4%
2022 89.17 29th 512 94.3%
2023 90.32 23rd 509 95.5%
2024 86.94 33rd 510 93.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Tenakill Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 210 1 35 3 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1989 202 8 41 5 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 202 10 39 6 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1991 212 6 47 7 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1992 217 2 46 2 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1993 185 0 59 16 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1994 204 3 50 9 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1995 220 1 49 8 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1996 220 1 49 8 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1998 310 5 112 6 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1999 317 2 123 13 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2000 321 3 147 18 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2001 322 4 144 19 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 342 6 195 17 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2003 342 6 195 17 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2004 352 10 204 22 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2005 410 6 222 25 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2006 355 5 205 24 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2007 335 7 205 24 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2008 318 8 202 26 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2009 322 8 212 26 0 2 0 0 570
2010 296 11 203 35 0 1 0 0 546
2011 310 7 197 36 0 1 0 0 551
2012 298 9 213 38 0 1 0 0 559
2013 310 9 211 32 0 0 0 0 562
2014 299 8 228 23 0 0 0 0 558
2015 290 9 222 20 1 0 0 0 542
2016 256 7 207 24 0 1 1 0 496
2017 241 4 202 31 1 1 3 0 483
2018 254 5 201 35 1 3 5 0 504
2019 237 5 221 36 2 2 8 0 511
2020 249 4 229 41 2 1 9 0 535
2021 244 5 219 54 1 6 10 0 539
2022 244 7 228 59 1 7 10 0 556
2023 255 5 240 55 0 8 12 0 575
2024 252 8 236 50 0 9 15 0 570

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tenakill Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 249 16.0 15.5 n/a
1989 256 17.0 15.0 n/a
1990 257 17.0 15.1 1.9
1991 272 16.0 17.0 1.1
1992 267 17.0 15.7 0.7
1993 260 17.2 15.1 0.8
1994 266 16.7 15.9 2.3
1995 278 18.0 15.4 2.2
1996 278 18.0 15.4 2.2
1998 433 25.8 16.8 0.7
1999 455 27.3 16.7 1.1
2000 489 29.4 16.6 0.6
2001 489 30.3 16.1 1.4
2002 560 34.5 16.2 0.7
2003 560 34.5 16.2 0.7
2004 588 35.8 16.4 0.5
2005 663 35.5 18.7 n/a
2006 589 39.6 14.9 1.4
2007 571 36.0 15.9 1.1
2008 555 35.0 15.9 1.4
2009 570 39.6 12.2 1.4
2010 546 31.0 17.6 1.5
2011 551 33.0 16.6 0.5
2012 559 41.7 13.3 n/a
2013 562 42.0 13.3 0
2014 558 39.5 14.1 0
2015 542 40.0 13.5 0
2016 496 38.0 13.0 0.6
2017 483 37.5 12.8 0
2018 504 42.8 11.7 0
2019 511 41.8 12.2 0.8
2020 535 40.8 13.1 0.7
2021 539 39.0 13.8 0.6
2022 556 41.0 13.5 0.9
2023 575 41.8 13.7 1.7
2024 570 42.3 13.4 2.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tenakill Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 249 16.0 15.5 n/a
1989 256 17.0 15.0 n/a
1990 257 17.0 15.1 1.9
1991 272 16.0 17.0 1.1
1992 267 17.0 15.7 0.7
1993 260 17.2 15.1 0.8
1994 266 16.7 15.9 2.3
1995 278 18.0 15.4 2.2
1996 278 18.0 15.4 2.2
1998 433 25.8 16.8 0.7
1999 455 27.3 16.7 1.1
2000 489 29.4 16.6 0.6
2001 489 30.3 16.1 1.4
2002 560 34.5 16.2 0.7
2003 560 34.5 16.2 0.7
2004 588 35.8 16.4 0.5
2005 663 35.5 18.7 n/a
2006 589 39.6 14.9 1.4
2007 571 36.0 15.9 1.1
2008 555 35.0 15.9 1.4
2009 570 39.6 12.2 1.4
2010 546 31.0 17.6 1.5
2011 551 33.0 16.6 0.5
2012 559 41.7 13.3 n/a
2013 562 42.0 13.3 0
2014 558 39.5 14.1 0
2015 542 40.0 13.5 0
2016 496 38.0 13.0 0.6
2017 483 37.5 12.8 0
2018 504 42.8 11.7 0
2019 511 41.8 12.2 0.8
2020 535 40.8 13.1 0.7
2021 539 39.0 13.8 0.6
2022 556 41.0 13.5 0.9
2023 575 41.8 13.7 1.7
2024 570 42.3 13.4 2.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tenakill Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $197 (1.9%) $10,269 (98.1%) $10,466

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tenakill Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 16th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 12th of 748 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tenakill Middle School)8485.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Closter Public School District)8485.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tenakill Middle School)73.276.7
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Closter Public School District)73.276.7
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tenakill Middle School)78.783.8
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Closter Public School District)78.783.8
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tenakill Middle School)72.173.5
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Closter Public School District)72.173.5
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tenakill Middle School)9287.8
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Closter Public School District)9287.8
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tenakill Middle School)7861.1
 16.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Closter Public School District)7861.1
 16.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tenakill Middle School)91.288.3
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Closter Public School District)91.288.3
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tenakill Middle School)77.558.8
 18.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Closter Public School District)77.558.8
 18.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Tenakill Middle School)100100
   8th Grade Algebra I (Closter Public School District)100100
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Tenakill Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Closter Public School District)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students511575
 12.5%
African American55
American Indian20
 100%
Asian221240
 8.6%
Hispanic3655
 52.8%
Pacific Islander28
 300%
White237255
 7.6%
Two or More Races812
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.8%1.7%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tenakill Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 570 students attended Tenakill Middle School.

Students at Tenakill Middle School are 44% White, 41% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

Yes! Tenakill Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 15th of 743 New Jersey middle schools.


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