Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
MARGATE, NJ · Margate City School District · Grades 5-8
15th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Eugene A. Tighe Middle School 15th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2019 to 97th in 2025.
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 132 students tested
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 133 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.5% | 89.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 6.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
Typical home value $1.13M in zip 08402 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Ventnor Middle SchoolVentnor City School District · 0.5 mi away179th of 440
ELA 66% · Math 49% - 7Northfield Community Middle SchoolNorthfield City School District · 3.9 mi away171st of 440
ELA 66% · Math 51% - 9Belhaven Middle SchoolLinwood City School District · 4 mi away58th of 440
ELA 80% · Math 69% - 1Pleasantville Middle SchoolPleasantville Public School District · 5.2 mi away417th of 440
ELA 21% · Math 10% - 2Jordan Road Elementary SchoolSomers Point School District · 5.7 mi away373rd of 440
ELA 34% · Math 22% - 7Ocean City Intermediate SchoolOcean City School District · 6.6 mi away144th of 440
ELA 70% · Math 55% - 5Emma C AttalesAbsecon Public Schools District · 7.1 mi away256th of 440
ELA 56% · Math 37% - 3Fernwood Avenue Middle SchoolEgg Harbor Township School District · 7.3 mi away334th of 440
ELA 43% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Eugene A. Tighe Middle School in?
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School is part of the Margate City School District district in MARGATE, New Jersey.
Is Eugene A. Tighe Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Eugene A. Tighe Middle School 15th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Eugene A. Tighe Middle School?
White 90%, Hispanic 6%, Two or more races 2%, Pacific Islander 2% (133 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Eugene A. Tighe Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08402 is $1.13M 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.