Lower Cape May Regional School District
School District · Cape May, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,316
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,316
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#241 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$30,316
+$4,707 vs New Jersey median
District size
1,164 students
Smaller than New Jersey median
About Lower Cape May Regional School District
Lower Cape May Regional School District is a Cape May, New Jersey school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,164 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $30,316 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Lower Cape May Regional School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Richard M. Teitelman Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lower Cape May Regional School District students show an average math proficiency of 34.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.5%.
The district includes 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lower Cape May Regional School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lower Cape May Regional School District with test data.
Schools in Lower Cape May Regional School District
2 schools Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Cape May
- Total Enrollment
- 1,164
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lower Cape May Regional School District?
Lower Cape May Regional School District has 2 schools in total — 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lower Cape May Regional School District?
The average composite rating for Lower Cape May Regional School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lower Cape May Regional School District?
Lower Cape May Regional School District spends $30,316 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lower Cape May Regional School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lower Cape May Regional School District is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lower Cape May Regional School District?
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School is the highest-rated school in Lower Cape May Regional School District with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lower Cape May Regional School District?
Across schools in Lower Cape May Regional School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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