For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 133 students in Margate City, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Margate City, NJ is Eugene A. Tighe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Margate City, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Margate City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Margate City, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7804 Amherst Avenue
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2353
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2353
Grades: 5-8
| 133 students
Margate City, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9001 Winchester Ave
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2391
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-2391
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Margate City, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Margate City, NJ include Eugene A. Tighe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Margate City?
1 public middle schools are located in Margate City.
What is the racial composition of students in Margate City?
Margate City public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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