EUGENE A. TIGHE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Margate City School District school district, located in MARGATE, NJ with about 175 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Eugene A. Tighe Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Eugene A. Tighe Middle School, located in Margate, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the local community, typically educating students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Margate City School District, the school is situated just blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, a location that often influences its community-focused atmosphere. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students as they transition from elementary education to high school preparation.

The curriculum at Eugene A. Tighe is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation while offering various extracurricular opportunities to engage students' diverse interests. With a commitment to small-class engagement and personalized instruction, the faculty focuses on preparing students for the rigors of secondary education. The school plays an active role in the Margate community, often highlighting local pride and encouraging student involvement in school spirit initiatives, athletics, and collaborative projects that connect the classroom to the broader seaside community.

For more information, contact Eugene A. Tighe Middle School at (609) 822-2353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.