Tenafly Middle School

www.tenaflyschools.org

901 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tenafly Middle School, located at 10 Sunset Lane in Tenafly, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Tenafly Public School District, it is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and a supportive learning environment. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and character development, preparing students for the transition to Tenafly High School while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible members of their community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Tenafly Middle School is known for a robust extracurricular program that includes diverse clubs, competitive sports teams, and comprehensive arts initiatives. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and a community that prioritizes educational investment, resulting in high levels of student achievement and consistently strong state rankings. With a focus on inclusivity and personalized learning, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of the early adolescent learner.

901

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tenafly Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	70
Black	14
Asian	347
Two or More	37

White
432 (48.0 %)
Asian
347 (38.6 %)
Hispanic
70 (7.8 %)
Two or More
37 (4.1 %)
Black
14 (1.6 %)

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:	Tenafly Public School District
Phone:	(201)816-4530
Website:	http://www.tenaflyschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	901
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 303

Grade 7 295

Grade 8 294

Ungraded 9