Very Good
#590 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 24% in state
Maud Abrams School
Elementary School · Lower Township Elementary School District · Cape May, NJ
A Lower Township Elementary School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
714 TOWNBANK RD, Cape May, NJ 08204
- Math 37% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maud Abrams School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Maud Abrams 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,795/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cape May), 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
$80,782
Median home value
$399,200
Median rent
$1,149/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| West Cape May Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Crest Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 220 | 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.
Lower Township Elementary School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maud Abrams School is listed in Lower Township Elementary School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maud Abrams School
Maud Abrams School is a public elementary school in Cape May, NJ, part of Lower Township Elementary School District, serving approximately 361 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maud Abrams School
What grades does Maud Abrams School serve?
Maud Abrams School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Maud Abrams School?
Maud Abrams School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maud Abrams School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maud Abrams School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maud Abrams School rank in NJ?
Maud Abrams School ranks #590 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Maud Abrams School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maud Abrams School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Maud Abrams School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maud Abrams School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maud Abrams School a charter school?
No, Maud Abrams School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maud Abrams School a Title I school?
No, Maud Abrams School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maud Abrams School?
49.6% of students at Maud Abrams 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (609) 884-9420
- Area population (ZIP 08204)
- 16,890
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 08204; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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