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#1258 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Middle Township Elementary #4
Middle School · Middle Township Public School District · Cape May Court House, NJ
A middle school in Cape May Court House, NJ serving grades 6th – 8th.
300 E PACIFIC AVE, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
- Math 45% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle Township Elementary #4 score 42% proficient, which is above 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 12 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Middle Township Elementary #4 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,855
Median home value
$337,700
Median rent
$1,538/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–11 | 1.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Middle Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,688NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middle Township Elementary #4 is listed in Middle Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle Township Elementary #4
Middle Township Elementary #4 is a public middle school in Cape May Court House, NJ, part of Middle Township Public School District, serving approximately 547 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,258 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle Township Elementary #4
What grades does Middle Township Elementary #4 serve?
Middle Township Elementary #4 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Middle Township Elementary #4?
Middle Township Elementary #4 has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Township Elementary #4?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Township Elementary #4 is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle Township Elementary #4 rank in NJ?
Middle Township Elementary #4 ranks #1,258 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Middle Township Elementary #4's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle Township Elementary #4 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Middle Township Elementary #4?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle Township Elementary #4 has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Middle Township Elementary #4 a charter school?
No, Middle Township Elementary #4 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle Township Elementary #4 a Title I school?
No, Middle Township Elementary #4 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle Township Elementary #4?
49.9% of students at Middle Township Elementary #4 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (609) 465-1834
- Area population (ZIP 08210)
- 17,278
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 08210; 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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