Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School vs Tenafly Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Scotch Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
913 students
Tenafly Middle School
Tenafly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students
| Measure | Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School Scotch Plains, New Jersey | Tenafly Middle School Tenafly, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #66 of 440 | #22 of 440 |
| National rank | #213 of 15,369 | #58 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 913 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 913 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 84% |
| city | Scotch Plains | Tenafly |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tenafly Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 91.2).
- •Tenafly Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 65%).
- •Tenafly Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Tenafly Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 7.8%).
- •Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.2).
- •Tenafly Middle School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 913.
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 Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School better than Tenafly Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tenafly Middle School ranks higher (94.8 vs 91.2 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 Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School and Tenafly Middle School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Scotch Plains and Tenafly in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School: 913. Tenafly Middle School: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School and Tenafly Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School is 66th of 440 and Tenafly Middle School is 22nd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).