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#1137 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 46% in state
Sandman Consolidated School
Middle School · Lower Township Elementary School District · Cape May, NJ
A Lower Township Elementary School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
838 SEASHORE RD, Cape May, NJ 08204
- Math 30% vs NJ 42% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandman Consolidated School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sandman Consolidated 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 54Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lower Township Elementary School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Sandman Consolidated School is listed in Lower Township Elementary School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandman Consolidated School
Sandman Consolidated School is a public middle school in Cape May, NJ, part of Lower Township Elementary School District, serving approximately 334 students in grades 5th-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,137 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandman Consolidated School
What grades does Sandman Consolidated School serve?
Sandman Consolidated School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Sandman Consolidated School?
Sandman Consolidated School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandman Consolidated School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandman Consolidated School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandman Consolidated School rank in NJ?
Sandman Consolidated School ranks #1,137 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Sandman Consolidated School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandman Consolidated School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Sandman Consolidated School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandman Consolidated School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sandman Consolidated School a charter school?
No, Sandman Consolidated School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandman Consolidated School a Title I school?
No, Sandman Consolidated School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandman Consolidated School?
47.3% of students at Sandman Consolidated 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (609) 884-9410
- 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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