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These are the top eight best middle schools in Cape May County, according to Niche
Choosing the right middle school for your child can be a hard decision. There are so many factors that are involved and that can make it stressful, but a new ranking is here to help.
Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, recently released its 2024 Best Middle Schools in Cape May County.
This list offers a ranking based on an analysis of statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, grade school ratings, and the overall quality of the school district.
Check out the following top eight best middle schools to help guide your decision.
Avalon Elementary School is a public school with 83 students in grades PK and 5-8. The student to teacher ratio is seven to one. According to state test scores, 55% of students are at least proficient in math and 85% in reading.
Address: 235 32nd St., Avalon
Website: avalonstoneharborschools.org
Crest Memorial School is a public school with 243 students in grades PK and K-8. The student to teacher ratio is seven to one. According to state test scores, 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.
Address: 9100 Pacific Ave., Wildwood Crest
Website: crestmem.edu
Margaret Mace Elementary School is a public school with 169 students in grades PK and K-8. The student to teacher ratio is five to one. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 27% in reading.
Address: 1201 Atlantic Ave., North Wildwood
Website: mmace.com
Ocean City Intermediate School is a public school with 370 students in grades 4-8. The student to teacher ratio is seven to one. According to state test scores, 39% of students are at least proficient in math and 56% in reading.
Address: 1901 Bay Ave., Ocean City
Website: oceancityschools.org/intermediate/index
Upper Township Middle School is a public school with 469 students in grades 6-8. The student to teacher ratio is 11 to one. According to state test scores, 40% of students are at least proficient in math and 71% in reading.
Address: 525 Perry Rd., Petersburg
Website: upperschools.org
Cape Christian Academy is a private Christian school with 86 students in grades PK and K-12. The student-teacher ratio is seven to one. After graduation, 33% of students from this school go on to attend a four-year college.
Address: 10 Oyster Rd., Cape May Court House
Website: capechristianacademy.com
Dennis Township Elementary/Middle School is a public school with 363 students in grades 3-8. The student to teacher ratio is 11 to one. According to state test scores, 34% of students are at least proficient in math and 41% in reading.
Address: 165 Academy Rd., Dennisville
Website: dtschools.org
Richard M. Teitelman School is a public school with 433 students in grades 7-8. The student to teacher ratio is 11 to one. According to state test scores, 26% of students are at least proficient in math and 34% in reading.
Address: 687 Rt. 9, Cape May
Website: lcmrschooldistrict.com
