Myles J. McManus MIddle School
686 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Myles J. McManus Middle School, located at 300 Edgewood Road in Linden, New Jersey, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Linden Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational program that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with elective opportunities designed to foster student development and critical thinking. The school environment is structured to support the transition from elementary to high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth during these formative middle school years.
Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded experience by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, which may include athletics, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives. Being situated within the Linden community, the school serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood, working to maintain active communication between faculty, staff, and families to ensure student success. By fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, Myles J. McManus Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded experience by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, which may include athletics, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives. Being situated within the Linden community, the school serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood, working to maintain active communication between faculty, staff, and families to ensure student success. By fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, Myles J. McManus Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
686
Total Students
63.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 127 |
| Hispanic | 308 |
| Black | 198 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic308 (44.9 %)
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Black198 (28.9 %)
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White127 (18.5 %)
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Asian26 (3.8 %)
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Two or More24 (3.5 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
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: | Linden Public School District |
| Phone: | (908)486-7751 |
| Website: | http://www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/mcmanus/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 686 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 63.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 400 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 80 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
221
Grade 7
242
Grade 8
223
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 221 |
| Grade 7 | 242 |
| Grade 8 | 223 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 365 | 53.2% |
| Male | 321 | 46.8% |
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