Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

Summary:

Richard M. Teitelman Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Cape May, New Jersey, with a student population of 433 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Lower Cape May Regional School District, which is ranked 413 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a higher percentage of White students (75.52%) compared to surrounding schools like Wildwood Middle School, which has a majority Hispanic student population, its academic performance is generally below the state average. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in NJSLA/English Language Arts ranged from 34.9% for 8th grade to 52.6% for 7th grade, compared to the state averages of 55.3% and 55.7%, respectively. In NJSLA/Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 15% for 8th grade to 29.6% for 7th grade, compared to the state averages of 17.8% and 33.8%. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.3% in 2018-2019 to 17.9% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the surrounding schools like Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools (18.6%) and Avalon Elementary School (25.5%).

However, the school does have some bright spots, such as its strong Algebra I performance, with 83.9% of students proficient or better in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average of 66% for 8th grade Algebra I. Additionally, the school's spending per student in 2018-2019 was $14,823, which is lower than some of the surrounding schools, such as Dennis Township Elementary/Middle Schools ($24,469) and Avalon Elementary School ($27,633). Overall, Richard M. Teitelman Middle School's performance is generally on par with the overall performance of the Lower Cape May Regional School District.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 687 Rt 9
       Cape May, NJ  08204-4637


(609) 884-3475

District: Lower Cape May Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
430th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,823 Help


Students who attend Richard M. Teitelman Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lower Cape May Regional High School

Feeder schools for Richard M. Teitelman Middle School:

Elementary:    Cape May City Elementary School
    Carl T. Mitnick School
    David C. Douglass Memorial School
    Maud Abrams School
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.5%
Hispanic:
15.2%
African American:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.7% Help


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Compare Details Richard M. Teitelman Middle School ranks worse than 57.5% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), Hispanic (15.2%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Richard M. Teitelman Middle School employs 37.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School is $14,823.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Richard M. Teitelman Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard M. Teitelman Middle School 430th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Richard M. Teitelman Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lower Cape May Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Cape May Regional School District 413th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.98 395th 574 31.2%
2004 39.82 415th 588 29.4%
2005 45.50 403rd 599 32.7%
2006 52.40 389th 615 36.7%
2007 47.38 425th 631 32.6%
2008 52.09 395th 640 38.3%
2009 46.14 443rd 664 33.3%
2010 45.30 448th 677 33.8%
2011 52.30 409th 684 40.2%
2012 42.40 465th 677 31.3%
2013 35.67 507th 704 28.0%
2014 39.95 479th 717 33.2%
2015 28.62 514th 713 27.9%
2016 44.73 402nd 713 43.6%
2017 42.48 415th 712 41.7%
2018 48.82 374th 716 47.8%
2019 49.48 382nd 745 48.7%
2022 36.91 461st 745 38.1%
2023 38.19 430th 748 42.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.63 230th 471 51.2%
2019 39.13 276th 492 43.9%
2022 29.76 379th 535 29.2%
2023 25.37 412th 505 18.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.23 218th 522 58.2%
2019 57.05 180th 541 66.7%
2022 52.48 199th 549 63.8%
2023 41.33 304th 568 46.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.94 370th 680 45.6%
2019 52.65 350th 703 50.2%
2022 41.27 404th 726 44.4%
2023 41.81 388th 720 46.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.73 368th 675 45.5%
2019 44.02 392nd 697 43.8%
2022 30.69 491st 730 32.7%
2023 34.01 460th 718 35.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.39 161st 326 50.6%
2019 72.09 64th 326 80.4%
2022 52.84 133rd 356 62.6%
2023 24.84 302nd 361 16.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.73 371st 504 26.4%
2019 59.27 177th 524 66.2%
2022 41.22 331st 591 44.0%
2023 29.22 430th 587 26.7%
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Rank History for White students at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.26 347th 497 30.2%
2019 28.33 391st 504 22.4%
2022 21.33 431st 512 15.8%
2023 25.53 406th 509 20.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Open Quote Few Teachers and very students are racist to us Hispanics and Blacks. We are also judge a lot. That's for racism.

School does not provide for us well. Meaning everyone in the school. fountains are terrible and super duper rusty. We barely have heat or conditioning. There are caring teachers that give us clean and purified water for free, when we come back from gym.

Punishments. Teachers lie all the time and get away with it. We students get punished and we don't have words. counselors/principle/Vice principle don't believe us. They say we need "proof". We have to apologize to the teachers when they're the ones who hurt and disrespected us. There are so many idiotic and discriminatory rules. Like seriously if a student was beating another student. If the other student just takes the beating and doesn't fight back. The victim still gets punished and suspended.

This school really isn't fit , but those are the cons based on my experience.
have a nice day. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 465 28 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1989 494 21 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1990 456 25 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1991 490 25 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 520 22 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1993 515 29 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1994 570 24 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 603
1995 575 27 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 613
1996 575 27 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 613
1998 607 28 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 648
1999 632 26 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2000 668 18 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2001 588 23 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2002 609 20 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2003 609 20 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2004 665 19 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2005 482 16 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2006 597 19 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2007 560 21 4 33 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2008 533 27 5 33 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2009 470 32 3 40 0 2 0 0 547
2010 466 27 7 38 1 2 4 0 545
2011 490 25 5 37 2 1 0 0 560
2012 458 27 5 40 2 0 0 0 532
2013 444 23 9 40 1 0 0 0 517
2014 428 23 7 38 0 0 4 0 500
2015 443 31 4 45 0 0 1 0 524
2016 433 28 9 34 0 1 3 0 508
2017 399 24 9 38 0 1 3 0 474
2018 368 28 4 56 1 0 1 0 458
2019 365 26 6 71 2 0 2 0 472
2020 374 27 7 70 1 1 3 0 483
2021 372 31 2 67 1 2 5 0 480
2022 344 35 1 54 1 2 2 0 439
2023 327 24 3 66 1 3 9 0 433

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 499 41.0 12.1 n/a
1989 523 42.0 12.4 n/a
1990 488 44.0 11.0 20.1
1991 524 44.0 11.9 17.4
1992 549 44.0 12.4 17.9
1993 551 46.8 11.8 22.5
1994 603 51.8 11.6 21.9
1995 613 47.3 13.0 21.5
1996 613 47.3 13.0 21.5
1998 648 51.4 12.6 25.8
1999 675 53.4 12.6 26.5
2000 704 55.4 12.7 38.9
2001 636 55.6 11.4 36.5
2002 652 58.0 11.2 40.8
2003 652 58.0 11.2 40.8
2004 708 58.5 12.1 37.4
2005 524 58.5 9.0 n/a
2006 647 58.5 11.1 33.8
2007 618 58.0 10.7 36.2
2008 598 40.0 15.0 35.6
2009 547 52.5 8.8 42
2010 545 38.0 14.3 48.4
2011 560 37.0 15.1 42.5
2012 532 47.5 11.1 50.4
2013 517 50.9 10.1 47.6
2014 500 50.6 9.8 46
2015 524 48.0 10.9 53.6
2016 508 46.0 11.0 49.6
2017 474 45.1 10.4 50.6
2018 458 43.5 10.5 54.4
2019 472 43.8 10.7 54
2020 483 42.8 11.2 45.5
2021 480 38.6 12.4 30.8
2022 439 38.5 11.4 36.4
2023 433 37.9 11.3 30.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 499 41.0 12.1 n/a
1989 523 42.0 12.4 n/a
1990 488 44.0 11.0 20.1
1991 524 44.0 11.9 17.4
1992 549 44.0 12.4 17.9
1993 551 46.8 11.8 22.5
1994 603 51.8 11.6 21.9
1995 613 47.3 13.0 21.5
1996 613 47.3 13.0 21.5
1998 648 51.4 12.6 25.8
1999 675 53.4 12.6 26.5
2000 704 55.4 12.7 38.9
2001 636 55.6 11.4 36.5
2002 652 58.0 11.2 40.8
2003 652 58.0 11.2 40.8
2004 708 58.5 12.1 37.4
2005 524 58.5 9.0 n/a
2006 647 58.5 11.1 33.8
2007 618 58.0 10.7 36.2
2008 598 40.0 15.0 35.6
2009 547 52.5 8.8 42
2010 545 38.0 14.3 48.4
2011 560 37.0 15.1 42.5
2012 532 47.5 11.1 50.4
2013 517 50.9 10.1 47.6
2014 500 50.6 9.8 46
2015 524 48.0 10.9 53.6
2016 508 46.0 11.0 49.6
2017 474 45.1 10.4 50.6
2018 458 43.5 10.5 54.4
2019 472 43.8 10.7 54
2020 483 42.8 11.2 45.5
2021 480 38.6 12.4 30.8
2022 439 38.5 11.4 36.4
2023 433 37.9 11.3 30.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $511 (3.4%) $14,312 (96.6%) $14,823

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 382nd of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 430th of 748 Middle schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Richard M. Teitelman Middle School)57.652.6
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Cape May Regional School District)57.652.6
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Richard M. Teitelman Middle School)37.729.6
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lower Cape May Regional School District)37.729.6
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Richard M. Teitelman Middle School)55.634.9
 20.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Cape May Regional School District)55.634.9
 20.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Richard M. Teitelman Middle School)37.815
 22.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lower Cape May Regional School District)37.815
 22.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Richard M. Teitelman Middle School)10083.9
 16.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Lower Cape May Regional School District)10083.9
 16.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Richard M. Teitelman Middle School)10083.9
 16.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lower Cape May Regional School District)48.629.8
 18.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students472433
 8.3%
African American2624
 7.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic7166
 7%
Pacific Islander03
White365327
 10.4%
Two or More Races29
 350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54%30.7%
 23.3%


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Richard M. Teitelman Middle School ranks 430th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School are 76% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Richard M. Teitelman Middle School usually go on to attend Lower Cape May Regional High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Richard M. Teitelman Middle School.


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