TENAKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
TENAKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Closter Public School District school district, located in CLOSTER, NJ with about 504 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, TENAKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
TENAKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 275 High Street in Closter, New Jersey, serves students in grades 5 through 8. As the sole middle school in the Closter Public School District, it acts as a bridge between the elementary level and high school, fostering a focused academic environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in various elective programs and extracurricular activities designed to develop well-rounded individuals.
The school community places a high value on fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Tenakill prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff, who prioritize both rigorous instruction and the social-emotional growth of their students. Through a combination of challenging coursework, collaborative projects, and community engagement, TENAKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to prepare its graduates for the academic expectations of Northern Valley Regional High School while cultivating character, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.
For more information, contact TENAKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL at (201) 768-1332 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLOSTER, NJ 07624-1809
(201) 768-1332
TENAKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in CLOSTER, NJ with about 504 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Closter Public School District
- Total Students:
- 504
- Teachers:
- 42.8
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 504 students
- White
- 50.4%
- Asian
- 39.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.