School Overview
Myles J. McManus Middle School, located at 300 Edgewood Road in Linden, New Jersey, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Linden Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational program that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with elective opportunities designed to foster student development and critical thinking. The school environment is structured to support the transition from elementary to high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth during these formative middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded experience by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, which may include athletics, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives. Being situated within the Linden community, the school serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood, working to maintain active communication between faculty, staff, and families to ensure student success. By fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, Myles J. McManus Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
711
Total Students
59.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Myles J. McManus MIddle School
Demographic Student Count
White106
Hispanic349
Black197
Asian18
Two or More36
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    349 (49.1%)
  • Black
    197 (27.7%)
  • White
    106 (14.9%)
  • Two or More
    36 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    18 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Linden Public School District
Phone: (908)486-7751
Website: http://www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/mcmanus/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 400
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 80
Grades Taught
Grade 6 248
Grade 7 232
Grade 8 231

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Myles J. McManus MIddle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6248
Grade 7232
Grade 8231
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Myles J. McManus MIddle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36351.1%
Male34848.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)