Below Average
#2068 of 2,466 schools in NJ
West Cape May Elementary School
Elementary School · West Cape May School District · West Cape May, NJ
An elementary school in West Cape May, NJ where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 Moore Street, West Cape May, NJ 08204
- Math 48% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NJ 51% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Cape May Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Cape May Elementary 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
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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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Carl T. Mitnick SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 1–2 | 1.9 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Maud Abrams SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 3–4 | 2.2 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| David C. Douglass Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–K | 4.7 mi | 282 | 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.
West Cape May School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Cape May Elementary School is listed in West Cape May School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Cape May Elementary School
West Cape May Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Cape May, NJ, part of West Cape May School District, serving approximately 82 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,068 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Cape May Elementary School
What grades does West Cape May Elementary School serve?
West Cape May Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend West Cape May Elementary School?
West Cape May Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Cape May Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Cape May Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Cape May Elementary School rank in NJ?
West Cape May Elementary School ranks #2,068 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is West Cape May Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Cape May Elementary 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 West Cape May Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Cape May Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Cape May Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Cape May Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Cape May Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Cape May Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Cape May Elementary School?
18.3% of students at West Cape May Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (609) 884-4614
- 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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