Summary:
Margate City, New Jersey is home to two schools: William H. Ross III School, an elementary school, and Eugene A. Tighe Middle School. These schools serve the students of the Margate City School District.
Based on the data, the standout school in Margate City is Eugene A. Tighe Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2024-2025 school year, it ranked 24th out of 752 middle schools statewide. The school has significantly higher proficiency rates than the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Algebra I, and Science.
In contrast, William H. Ross III School has a slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which is slightly higher than the state average. Both schools have relatively low free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting the student population in Margate City may be relatively affluent compared to the state average. The schools also have similar spending per student, indicating the district may be efficiently allocating resources to support student learning.
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