Tanapag Middle School serves 297 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Northern Mariana Islands state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tanapag Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Northern Mariana Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tanapag Middle School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tanapag Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
33%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
71%
58%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tanapag Middle School?
297 students attend Tanapag Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tanapag Middle School students are Hawaiian, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tanapag Middle School?
Tanapag Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tanapag Middle School offer ?
Tanapag Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tanapag Middle School part of?
Tanapag Middle School is part of Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Public School District.
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