Below Average
#2056 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Middle Township High School
High School · Middle Township Public School District · Cape May Court House, NJ
A high school in Cape May Court House, NJ where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
- Math 15% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Middle Township High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Middle Township High 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 1.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Cape May County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Cape May County Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 589 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Middle Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 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 High School is listed in Middle Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle Township High School
Middle Township High School is a public high school in Cape May Court House, NJ, part of Middle Township Public School District, serving approximately 825 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,056 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle Township High School
What grades does Middle Township High School serve?
Middle Township High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Middle Township High School?
Middle Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 825 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Township High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle Township High School rank in NJ?
Middle Township High School ranks #2,056 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Middle Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle Township High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Middle Township High School a charter school?
No, Middle Township High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle Township High School a Title I school?
No, Middle Township High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle Township High School?
40.5% of students at Middle Township High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 825
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (609) 465-1852
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- 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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