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#1698 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
Middle School · Linden Public School District · Linden, NJ
A Linden Public School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Edgewood Road, Linden, NJ 07036
- Math 21% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,942
Median home value
$385,100
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Wilday Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | 0.6 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Joseph E. Soehl Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| Leonard V Moore Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–6 | 1.1 mi | 457 | 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.
Linden Public School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $26,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School is listed in Linden Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School is a public middle school in Linden, NJ, part of Linden Public School District, serving approximately 685 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,698 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
What grades does Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School serve?
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School?
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School rank in NJ?
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School ranks #1,698 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School a charter school?
No, Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School a Title I school?
No, Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School?
60.3% of students at Myles J. Mcmanus 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (908) 486-7751
- Area population (ZIP 07036)
- 45,101
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 07036; 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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