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#1340 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Wildwood Middle School
Middle School · Wildwood City School District · Wildwood, NJ
A Wildwood City School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4300 PACIFIC AVE, Wildwood, NJ 08260
- Math 8% vs NJ 33% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wildwood Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wildwood Middle 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 87Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wildwood), 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
$71,549
Median home value
$441,300
Median rent
$1,182/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Wildwood Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Richard M. Teitelman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 4.6 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Cape Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 5.0 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.
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.
Wildwood City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $31,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wildwood Middle School is listed in Wildwood City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wildwood Middle School
Wildwood Middle School is a public middle school in Wildwood, NJ, part of Wildwood City School District, serving approximately 159 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,340 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wildwood Middle School
What grades does Wildwood Middle School serve?
Wildwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wildwood Middle School?
Wildwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wildwood Middle School rank in NJ?
Wildwood Middle School ranks #1,340 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Wildwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wildwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Wildwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wildwood Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wildwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Wildwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wildwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wildwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wildwood Middle School?
82.4% of students at Wildwood Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cape May County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (609) 522-7922
- Area population (ZIP 08260)
- 12,913
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 59.1
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 08260; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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