Very Good
#445 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 18% in state
Tinton Falls Middle School
Middle School · Tinton Falls School District · Tinton Falls, NJ
A middle school in Tinton Falls, NJ where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
674 TINTON AVENUE, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
- Math 52% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tinton Falls Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tinton Falls 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. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,170
Median home value
$487,300
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07724; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranney SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Margaret L VetterEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 5–6 | 1.8 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Memorial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| The Shore CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 57 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tinton Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,328NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tinton Falls Middle School is listed in Tinton Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tinton Falls Middle School
Tinton Falls Middle School is a public middle school in Tinton Falls, NJ, part of Tinton Falls School District, serving approximately 462 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tinton Falls Middle School
What grades does Tinton Falls Middle School serve?
Tinton Falls Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tinton Falls Middle School?
Tinton Falls Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tinton Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tinton Falls Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tinton Falls Middle School rank in NJ?
Tinton Falls Middle School ranks #445 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Tinton Falls Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tinton Falls Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Tinton Falls Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tinton Falls Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tinton Falls Middle School a charter school?
No, Tinton Falls Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tinton Falls Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tinton Falls Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tinton Falls Middle School?
21.9% of students at Tinton Falls 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
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (732) 542-0775
- Area population (ZIP 07724)
- 23,830
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 07724; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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