Excellent
#167 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 7% in state
Crest Memorial School
Elementary School · Wildwood Crest Borough School District · Wildwood Crest, NJ
A Wildwood Crest Borough School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
9100 PACIFIC AVE, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
- Math 53% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crest Memorial School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 54 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crest Memorial School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,999/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wildwood Crest), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,549
Median home value
$441,300
Median rent
$1,182/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Wildwood Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Wildwood Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Margaret Mace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 165 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wildwood Crest Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $42,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crest Memorial School is listed in Wildwood Crest Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crest Memorial School
Crest Memorial School is a public elementary school in Wildwood Crest, NJ, part of Wildwood Crest Borough School District, serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crest Memorial School
What grades does Crest Memorial School serve?
Crest Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Crest Memorial School?
Crest Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crest Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crest Memorial School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crest Memorial School rank in NJ?
Crest Memorial School ranks #167 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Crest Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crest Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crest Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crest Memorial School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crest Memorial School a charter school?
No, Crest Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crest Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Crest Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crest Memorial School?
28.6% of students at Crest Memorial School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (609) 522-1522
- Area population (ZIP 08260)
- 12,913
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 59.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08260; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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