Tenakill Middle School

www.closterschools.org

575 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

575

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tenakill Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	55
Black	5
Asian	240
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	8

White
255 (44.3 %)
Asian
240 (41.7 %)
Hispanic
55 (9.6 %)
Two or More
12 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.4 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Closter Public School District
Phone:	(201)768-1332
Website:	http://www.closterschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 141

Grade 6 141

Grade 7 145

Grade 8 141

Ungraded 7