Wildwood Crest Borough School District
School District · Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$42,827
+$17,218 vs New Jersey median
District size
230 students
Smaller than New Jersey median
Top-Rated Schools in Wildwood Crest Borough School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crest Memorial School | 8.6 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wildwood Crest Borough School District
Wildwood Crest Borough School District is a Wildwood Crest, New Jersey school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 230 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.8:1. District-level spending was $42,827 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.6/10, Wildwood Crest Borough School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crest Memorial School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Wildwood Crest Borough School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.7% and ELA proficiency of 53.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Wildwood Crest Borough School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wildwood Crest Borough School District with test data.
Schools in Wildwood Crest Borough School District
1 schoolsElementary Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Wildwood Crest
- Total Enrollment
- 230
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- District spending per student
- $42,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wildwood Crest Borough School District?
Wildwood Crest Borough School District has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wildwood Crest Borough School District?
The average composite rating for Wildwood Crest Borough School District is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Wildwood Crest Borough School District?
Wildwood Crest Borough School District's district-level spending was $42,827 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wildwood Crest Borough School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wildwood Crest Borough School District is 6.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wildwood Crest Borough School District?
Crest Memorial School is the highest-rated school in Wildwood Crest Borough School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Wildwood Crest Borough School District?
Across schools in Wildwood Crest Borough School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.5%
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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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