Summary:
The city of Cape May, New Jersey is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with Cape May City Elementary School ranking significantly higher than the other elementary schools and Richard M. Teitelman Middle School ranking higher than the other middle schools.
While Lower Cape May Regional High School has a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 1.2% dropout rate, the schools in the area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, with all schools reporting a 16.6% rate, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools show a wide range of free/reduced lunch recipients, from 30.72% at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School to 48.41% at Sandman Consolidated School, indicating potential socioeconomic disparities among the student populations.
The spending per student also varies significantly, from $12,054 at Sandman Consolidated School to $20,849 at Cape May City Elementary School, which may contribute to the differences in school performance and resources. Overall, the schools in the Lower Cape May Regional School District, Lower Township Elementary School District, and Cape May City School District show a mix of strengths and areas for improvement.
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