Serving 152 students in grades 5-8, Eugene A. Tighe Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School's student population of 152 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#235 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
33%
Black
n/a
15%
White
91%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eugene A. Tighe Middle School's ranking?
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is ranked #235 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Eugene A. Tighe Middle School?
152 students attend Eugene A. Tighe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Eugene A. Tighe Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eugene A. Tighe Middle School?
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eugene A. Tighe Middle School offer ?
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Eugene A. Tighe Middle School part of?
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is part of Margate City School District.
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