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.
686
Total Students
63.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Myles J. McManus MIddle School
Demographic Student Count
White127
Hispanic308
Black198
Asian26
Two or More24
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    308 (44.9 %)
  • Black
    198 (28.9 %)
  • White
    127 (18.5 %)
  • Asian
    26 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Myles J. McManus MIddle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6221
Grade 7242
Grade 8223
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Myles J. McManus MIddle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36553.2%
Male32146.8%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)