Excellent
#52 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 2% in state
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
Middle School · Margate City School District · Margate, NJ
A Margate City School District middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7804 AMHERST AVENUE, Margate, NJ 08402
- Math 84% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2021, reaching 84% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Eugene A. Tighe Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,417
Median home value
$645,200
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
60.1%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–8 | 0.5 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Northfield Community Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 3.9 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Belhaven Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 4.0 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Coastal Learning Center AtlanticPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 4.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Margate City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $41,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is listed in Margate City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is a public middle school in Margate, NJ, part of Margate City School District, serving approximately 133 students in grades 5th-8th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
What grades does Eugene A. Tighe Middle School serve?
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Eugene A. Tighe Middle School?
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eugene A. Tighe Middle School rank in NJ?
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School ranks #52 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Eugene A. Tighe Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eugene A. Tighe Middle School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eugene A. Tighe Middle School a charter school?
No, Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eugene A. Tighe Middle School a Title I school?
No, Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eugene A. Tighe Middle School?
3.0% of students at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (609) 822-2353
- Area population (ZIP 08402)
- 5,260
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 57.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08402; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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