Myles J. McManus MIddle School

Summary:

Myles J. McManus Middle School is a public middle school located in Linden, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with 686 students. The school is part of the Linden Public School District, which is ranked 534 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Myles J. McManus Middle School consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.8% of 6th graders, 31.1% of 7th graders, and 31.1% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.2%, 53.9%, and 52.9%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is even lower, with only 11.6% of 6th graders, 17.4% of 7th graders, and 6.3% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 36.2%, 37.5%, and 19.4%. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 26.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Myles J. McManus Middle School to other nearby middle schools, such as Joseph E. Soehl Middle School, which is also part of the Linden Public School District, it consistently performs worse academically. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking higher for African American and English Language Learner students compared to other subgroups, but still lagging behind the state averages. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student compared to the state average suggest that the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather the effective utilization of those resources to address the specific needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 300 Edgewood Road
       Linden, NJ  07036-5320


(908) 486-7751

District: Linden Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
599th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,022 Help


Students who attend Myles J. McManus MIddle School usually attend:

High:    Linden High School

Feeder schools for Myles J. McManus MIddle School:

Elementary:    Number 10
    Number 8
    Number 9

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  685

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.9%
African American:
27.3%
White:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Compare Details Myles J. McManus MIddle School ranks worse than 80.6% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.9. (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 Student population at Myles J. McManus MIddle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.9%), African American (27.3%), White (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Myles J. McManus MIddle School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Compare Myles J. McManus MIddle School employs 63 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Myles J. McManus MIddle School is $9,022.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Myles J. McManus MIddle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Myles J. McManus MIddle School 599th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Myles J. McManus MIddle School in the ranking list.)

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Linden Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Linden Public School District 534th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Myles J. McManus MIddle School

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Rank History for all students at Myles J. McManus MIddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 21.81 467th 574 18.6%
2004 35.46 428th 588 27.2%
2005 33.41 450th 599 24.9%
2006 25.75 485th 615 21.1%
2007 37.39 471st 631 25.4%
2008 35.00 470th 640 26.6%
2009 35.94 493rd 664 25.8%
2010 38.56 478th 677 29.4%
2011 27.82 538th 684 21.3%
2012 34.81 504th 677 25.6%
2013 29.21 529th 704 24.9%
2014 25.49 555th 717 22.6%
2015 18.67 588th 713 17.5%
2016 17.73 596th 713 16.4%
2017 23.47 545th 712 23.5%
2018 20.92 588th 716 17.9%
2019 20.53 595th 745 20.1%
2021 32.73 408th 652 37.4%
2022 20.92 589th 745 20.9%
2023 18.36 615th 748 17.8%
2024 19.90 599th 743 19.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Myles J. McManus MIddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.95 104th 202 48.5%
2019 43.04 114th 227 49.8%
2022 26.87 217th 270 19.6%
2023 20.56 269th 288 6.6%
2024 34.06 214th 320 33.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Myles J. McManus MIddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.03 435th 471 7.6%
2019 28.47 355th 492 27.8%
2021 28.95 289th 401 27.9%
2022 27.56 409th 535 23.6%
2023 20.89 445th 505 11.9%
2024 27.59 388th 510 23.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Myles J. McManus MIddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.60 362nd 522 30.7%
2019 34.86 348th 541 35.7%
2021 49.20 192nd 467 58.9%
2022 28.27 398th 549 27.5%
2023 28.01 416th 568 26.8%
2024 28.21 447th 584 23.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Myles J. McManus MIddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.41 514th 680 24.4%
2019 23.56 545th 703 22.5%
2021 32.99 404th 625 35.4%
2022 21.03 579th 726 20.2%
2023 18.63 596th 720 17.2%
2024 19.36 593rd 717 17.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Myles J. McManus MIddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.12 544th 675 19.4%
2019 19.88 564th 697 19.1%
2021 34.51 377th 635 40.6%
2022 22.18 563rd 730 22.9%
2023 18.44 593rd 718 17.4%
2024 20.72 585th 719 18.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Myles J. McManus MIddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.26 204th 326 37.4%
2019 34.44 226th 326 30.7%
2021 44.79 139th 291 52.2%
2022 32.12 253rd 356 28.9%
2023 29.91 273rd 361 24.4%
2024 34.95 224th 352 36.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Myles J. McManus MIddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.79 374th 504 25.8%
2019 30.71 376th 524 28.2%
2021 45.90 223rd 480 53.5%
2022 26.99 455th 591 23.0%
2023 25.36 468th 587 20.3%
2024 27.42 451st 589 23.4%
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Rank History for White students at Myles J. McManus MIddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.37 429th 497 13.7%
2019 13.12 464th 504 7.9%
2021 31.01 322nd 435 26.0%
2022 25.61 412th 512 19.5%
2023 19.65 440th 509 13.6%
2024 18.73 438th 510 14.1%
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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 Myles J. McManus MIddle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 275 125 11 17 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1989 262 115 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1990 280 133 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1991 293 129 7 21 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1992 306 117 9 30 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1993 276 133 3 30 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1994 284 146 7 39 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1995 307 146 15 36 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 307 146 15 36 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 275 139 15 38 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 273 149 13 53 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2000 313 198 19 81 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2001 321 227 18 113 1 n/a n/a 0 680
2002 344 262 16 132 2 n/a n/a 0 756
2003 344 262 16 132 2 n/a n/a 0 756
2004 359 289 23 144 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2005 326 268 19 163 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2006 279 247 28 173 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2007 268 214 26 189 2 n/a n/a 0 699
2008 274 216 27 197 2 n/a n/a 0 716
2009 255 217 25 205 2 0 7 0 711
2010 234 238 24 200 1 0 8 0 705
2011 234 241 28 229 1 0 8 0 741
2012 239 220 17 218 2 1 12 0 709
2013 225 226 19 208 1 1 10 0 690
2014 200 223 10 212 1 5 12 0 663
2015 173 201 13 212 0 4 10 0 613
2016 188 220 15 247 0 3 11 0 684
2017 206 202 16 261 1 1 9 0 696
2018 200 203 29 275 2 1 8 0 718
2019 185 185 28 278 2 2 7 0 687
2020 157 185 29 291 1 1 13 0 677
2021 151 200 27 301 0 1 13 0 693
2022 139 198 24 332 1 0 13 0 707
2023 127 198 26 308 2 1 24 0 686
2024 119 187 22 321 2 2 32 0 685

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 Myles J. McManus MIddle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 34.0 12.5 n/a
1989 398 35.0 11.3 n/a
1990 437 35.0 12.4 18.8
1991 450 33.0 13.6 17.8
1992 462 35.0 13.2 18.6
1993 442 32.0 13.8 24.9
1994 476 34.0 14.0 25.8
1995 504 32.0 15.8 22.4
1996 504 32.0 15.8 22.4
1998 467 36.0 13.0 26.6
1999 488 35.0 13.9 28.1
2000 611 40.0 15.3 43.4
2001 680 40.2 16.9 40.1
2002 756 47.0 16.1 40.5
2003 756 47.0 16.1 40.5
2004 815 53.8 15.1 41.6
2005 776 57.9 13.4 n/a
2006 727 59.0 12.3 42.9
2007 699 59.0 11.8 39.1
2008 716 47.0 15.2 37.6
2009 711 68.6 8.8 44.6
2010 705 58.0 12.1 43.4
2011 741 51.0 14.5 51.1
2012 709 62.2 11.3 44.4
2013 690 54.0 12.7 47.1
2014 663 56.0 11.8 52
2015 613 53.0 11.5 50.1
2016 684 56.0 12.2 49.3
2017 696 57.5 12.1 51.1
2018 718 62.0 11.5 52.1
2019 687 65.0 10.5 54.1
2020 677 62.0 10.9 58.3
2021 693 66.0 10.5 45.5
2022 707 68.0 10.3 49.1
2023 686 63.5 10.8 57.7
2024 685 63.0 10.8 60.3

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 Myles J. McManus MIddle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 34.0 12.5 n/a
1989 398 35.0 11.3 n/a
1990 437 35.0 12.4 18.8
1991 450 33.0 13.6 17.8
1992 462 35.0 13.2 18.6
1993 442 32.0 13.8 24.9
1994 476 34.0 14.0 25.8
1995 504 32.0 15.8 22.4
1996 504 32.0 15.8 22.4
1998 467 36.0 13.0 26.6
1999 488 35.0 13.9 28.1
2000 611 40.0 15.3 43.4
2001 680 40.2 16.9 40.1
2002 756 47.0 16.1 40.5
2003 756 47.0 16.1 40.5
2004 815 53.8 15.1 41.6
2005 776 57.9 13.4 n/a
2006 727 59.0 12.3 42.9
2007 699 59.0 11.8 39.1
2008 716 47.0 15.2 37.6
2009 711 68.6 8.8 44.6
2010 705 58.0 12.1 43.4
2011 741 51.0 14.5 51.1
2012 709 62.2 11.3 44.4
2013 690 54.0 12.7 47.1
2014 663 56.0 11.8 52
2015 613 53.0 11.5 50.1
2016 684 56.0 12.2 49.3
2017 696 57.5 12.1 51.1
2018 718 62.0 11.5 52.1
2019 687 65.0 10.5 54.1
2020 677 62.0 10.9 58.3
2021 693 66.0 10.5 45.5
2022 707 68.0 10.3 49.1
2023 686 63.5 10.8 57.7
2024 685 63.0 10.8 60.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Myles J. McManus MIddle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $194 (2.2%) $8,828 (97.8%) $9,022

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Myles J. McManus MIddle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 595th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 615th of 748 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Myles J. McManus MIddle School)3117.2
 13.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Public School District)31.222.7
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Myles J. McManus MIddle School)22.711.4
 11.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Linden Public School District)20.811.8
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Myles J. McManus MIddle School)39.329.5
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Public School District)46.527.8
 18.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Myles J. McManus MIddle School)27.517.9
 9.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Linden Public School District)25.314.6
 10.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Myles J. McManus MIddle School)47.232
 15.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Public School District)45.437.5
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Myles J. McManus MIddle School)7.55
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Linden Public School District)95.6
 3.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Myles J. McManus MIddle School)63.259.2
 4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Linden Public School District)6058.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Myles J. McManus MIddle School)63.259.2
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Linden Public School District)18.118.6
 0.5%
   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 Students687686
 0.1%
African American185198
 7%
American Indian22
Asian2826
 7.1%
Hispanic278308
 10.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White185127
 31.4%
Two or More Races724
 242.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.1%57.7%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Myles J. McManus MIddle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 685 students attended Myles J. McManus MIddle School.

Students at Myles J. McManus MIddle School are 47% Hispanic, 27% African American, 17% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Myles J. McManus MIddle School usually go on to attend Linden High School

Myles J. McManus MIddle School ranks in the bottom 19.4% of New Jersey middle schools.


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