Myles J. McManus MIddle School
Linden, NJ · Linden Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
386th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 12%· Stable
300 Edgewood Road, Linden, NJ 07036
(908)486-7751NCES ID 340861005558Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Myles J. McManus MIddle School 386th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 12th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 695 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 685 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.9% | 46.9% | ▲ 16.0 pts | |
| Black | 32.5% | 27.3% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| White | 31.6% | 17.4% | ▼ 14.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 4.7% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 3.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $541K in zip 07036 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Myles J. McManus MIddle School
- #395Grace Wilday Junior High SchoolRoselle Public School District · 0.6 mi away395th of 440
ELA 33% ▼4 · Math 15% ▲1Compare - #382Joseph E. Soehl Middle SchoolLinden Public School District · 1.1 mi away382nd of 440
ELA 38% ▲1 · Math 16% ▲2Compare - #412Leonard V Moore Middle SchoolRoselle Public School District · 1.1 mi away412th of 440
ELA 25% ▼12 · Math 11% ▼3Compare - #341Rahway 7th & 8th Grade AcademyRahway Public School District · 1.9 mi away341st of 440
ELA 50% ▲13 · Math 19% ▲5Compare - #295Roselle Park Middle SchoolRoselle Park Public School District · 1.9 mi away295th of 440
ELA 50% ▲13 · Math 34% ▲20Compare - #48Orange Avenue SchoolCranford Public School District · 2.6 mi away48th of 440
ELA 80% ▲43 · Math 71% ▲57Compare - #141Carl H. Kumpf SchoolClark Township Public School District · 2.6 mi away141st of 440
ELA 71% ▲34 · Math 54% ▲40Compare - #282Colonia Middle SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 3.4 mi away282nd of 440
ELA 48% ▲11 · Math 40% ▲26Compare
What school district is Myles J. McManus MIddle School in?
Myles J. McManus MIddle School is part of the Linden Public School District district in Linden, New Jersey.
Is Myles J. McManus MIddle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Myles J. McManus MIddle School 386th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Myles J. McManus MIddle School?
Hispanic 47%, Black 27%, White 17%, Two or more races 5% (685 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Myles J. McManus MIddle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07036 is $541K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.