Alder Avenue Middle School vs Tenafly Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Avenue Middle School
Egg Harbor Township · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
Tenafly Middle School
Tenafly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students
| Measure | Alder Avenue Middle School Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey | Tenafly Middle School Tenafly, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #299 of 440 | #22 of 440 |
| National rank | #6123 of 15,369 | #58 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 919 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 84% |
| city | Egg Harbor Township | Tenafly |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tenafly Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 57.0).
- •Tenafly Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 40%).
- •Tenafly Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 52%).
- •Tenafly Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 50.1%).
- •Alder Avenue Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •Alder Avenue Middle School is the larger school with 919 students compared with 916.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alder Avenue Middle School better than Tenafly Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tenafly Middle School ranks higher (94.8 vs 57.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alder Avenue Middle School and Tenafly Middle School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Egg Harbor Township and Tenafly in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Avenue Middle School: 919. Tenafly Middle School: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Avenue Middle School and Tenafly Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Alder Avenue Middle School is 299th of 440 and Tenafly Middle School is 22nd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).