Tenakill Middle School

Tenakill Middle School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 5-8
275 High St,  Closter, NJ
Closter Public School District
4.5
2.5
556 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. William Tantum
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
83%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
565:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
44.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
41.7%
Hispanic
9.6%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 3 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/19/2018
Great middle school, prepares you for high school and life challenges. Very safe atmosphere and ensures kids have access to any needed resources
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 6 Reviews
1.0 student
8/13/2025
Trash I hate the fact that the schools students aren't using proper English and they constantly interrupt the teachers at reset the students pick up sticks and the paras never see it stay in private schools
1.0 parent
7/14/2023
Orchestra teacher is an unqualified teacherIn tenakill middle school.
1.0 parent
7/14/2023
I wouldn't recommend going there. I wouldn't recommend going there.
2.0 student
3/11/2019
The school is fine but I wouldn't recommend going there. Personally, I had a bad experience at the school and I hoped that I was going to another school the whole time. However there are some aspects that were enjoyable at time.The Pros: Most teachers really push you to succeedThe school cares for y...

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Tenakill Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Closter, NJ, in the Closter neighborhood, and is served by the Closter Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 556 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Tenakill Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,413,528. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, Northern Valley Central, Cresskill High School, and more. Learn more about what Closter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tenakill Middle School.

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