Is Middle Township High School a good school?

Middle Township High School ranks 282 nd of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Middle Township High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 790 students attended Middle Township High School.

What is the racial makeup of Middle Township High School?

Students at Middle Township High School are 63% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Middle Township High School?

Middle Township High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Middle Township Elementary #1 Elementary : Middle Township Elementary #2 Middle : Middle Township Elementary #4

Middle Township High School

Summary:

Middle Township High School is a public high school serving around 790 students in grades 9-12 in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. The school is part of the Middle Township Public School District, which is ranked 470 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby high schools like Ocean City High School, Lower Cape May Regional High School, and Wildwood High School, Middle Township High School has a more diverse student population, with 63.04% White, 15.19% African American, 17.97% Hispanic, and 2.66% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance is generally lower, with proficiency rates ranging from 11.4% to 67.6% across different subjects and grade levels, below the state average. Middle Township High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 80.5% and 93.2% in recent years, and its dropout rate has decreased from 1.8% to 0.4%, which is lower than some nearby schools.

Despite the school's relatively low academic performance, Middle Township High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 21.5% in 2016-2017 to 34.7% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the 16.4% rate at Ocean City High School. Additionally, Middle Township High School serves a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 36.08% to 38.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 12.67% at Ocean City High School. The school's declining performance and disparities in subgroup performance suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 East Atlantic Avenue
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

(609) 465-1852

District: Middle Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
282^nd of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,240

Feeder schools for Middle Township High School:

Elementary:	Middle Township Elementary #1
	Middle Township Elementary #2
Middle:	Middle Township Elementary #4

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 790

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.0%

Hispanic:

18.0%

African American:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middle Township High School ranks worse than 66.8% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.72. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Middle Township High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Student population at Middle Township High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63%), Hispanic (18%), African American (15.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle Township High School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Middle Township High School employs 65 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle Township High School is $14,240.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Middle Township High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle Township High School 282^nd of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Middle Township High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Middle Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle Township Public School District 470^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Middle Township High School

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Rank History for all students at Middle Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	45.83	226^th	343	34.1%
2004	55.66	192^nd	348	44.8%
2005	42.98	245^th	351	30.2%
2006	47.46	247^th	357	30.8%
2007	47.30	239^th	361	33.8%
2008	58.87	190^th	359	47.1%
2009	46.35	250^th	370	32.4%
2010	54.05	229^th	371	38.3%
2011	48.72	251^st	378	33.6%
2012	57.12	217^th	388	44.1%
2013	69.59	136^th	396	65.7%
2014	48.44	285^th	411	30.7%
2015	25.05	324^th	406	20.2%
2016	20.20	353^rd	409	13.7%
2017	20.81	339^th	411	17.5%
2018	23.70	323^rd	415	22.2%
2019	23.71	304^th	416	26.9%
2021	19.43	327^th	405	19.3%
2022	35.95	238^th	415	42.7%
2023	28.72	282^nd	422	33.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Middle Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.34	101^st	101	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Middle Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	18.39	341^st	355	3.9%
2019	20.94	299^th	349	14.3%
2021	17.39	309^th	333	7.2%
2022	26.55	272^nd	344	20.9%
2023	28.33	235^th	339	30.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	18.50	314^th	345	9.0%
2019	13.04	325^th	347	6.3%
2021	22.74	287^th	326	12.0%
2022	33.00	203^rd	324	37.3%
2023	28.29	260^th	344	24.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Middle Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	27.87	297^th	403	26.3%
2019	24.85	299^th	408	26.7%
2021	24.06	309^th	402	23.1%
2022	36.71	221^st	414	46.6%
2023	36.61	229^th	416	45.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Middle Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	19.06	347^th	405	14.3%
2019	16.76	333^rd	407	18.2%
2021	17.52	341^st	402	15.2%
2022	29.51	255^th	410	37.8%
2023	25.07	284^th	414	31.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Middle Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	16.34	259^th	266	2.6%
2019	19.19	230^th	254	9.4%
2021	26.42	203^rd	247	17.8%
2022	21.20	226^th	256	11.7%
2023	35.85	141^st	250	43.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middle Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	28.93	288^th	368	21.7%
2019	17.98	321^st	364	11.8%
2021	13.21	365^th	374	2.4%
2022	39.50	199^th	382	47.9%
2023	28.94	265^th	385	31.2%

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Rank History for White students at Middle Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	16.74	296^th	340	12.9%
2019	13.20	300^th	339	11.5%
2021	16.41	305^th	336	9.2%
2022	28.70	228^th	335	31.9%
2023	19.25	275^th	335	17.9%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Middle Township High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	787	122	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	927
1989	740	121	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	875
1990	695	108	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1991	707	121	11	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	845
1992	746	142	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	900
1993	757	142	9	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	919
1994	748	144	11	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	914
1995	799	151	12	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	979
1996	799	151	12	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	979
1998	853	153	12	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	1033
1999	865	153	14	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	1049
2000	824	137	19	24	1	n/a	n/a	1	1006
2001	834	142	24	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	1034
2002	878	155	28	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	1087
2003	878	155	28	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	1087
2004	862	157	28	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	1078
2005	892	164	19	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	1112
2006	976	222	17	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	1259
2007	813	173	16	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	1044
2008	814	180	15	39	3	n/a	n/a	0	1051
2009	825	160	14	45	2	2	0	0	1048
2010	775	163	21	45	1	1	1	0	1007
2011	695	132	21	43	1	1	1	0	894
2012	717	159	16	37	0	1	4	0	934
2013	648	149	15	42	1	0	7	0	862
2014	589	157	14	41	1	1	4	0	807
2015	522	161	13	54	0	2	3	0	755
2016	501	158	13	69	0	3	13	0	757
2017	517	163	10	89	1	0	21	0	801
2018	505	133	14	97	0	0	16	0	765
2019	516	113	14	104	0	0	20	0	767
2020	522	97	12	112	0	0	16	0	759
2021	487	104	17	122	0	0	11	0	741
2022	504	108	19	146	0	0	13	0	790
2023	498	120	21	142	0	0	9	0	790

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 Middle Township High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	927	73.0	12.6	n/a
1989	875	63.0	13.8	n/a
1990	818	69.0	11.8	3.9
1991	845	66.0	12.8	5
1992	900	71.0	12.6	6.1
1993	919	72.7	12.6	11.5
1994	914	67.9	13.5	10.9
1995	979	68.4	14.3	8.3
1996	979	68.4	14.3	8.3
1998	1033	71.4	14.5	7.3
1999	1049	72.4	14.5	7.1
2000	1006	77.4	13.0	13.1
2001	1034	82.0	12.6	16.5
2002	1087	81.4	13.4	13
2003	1087	81.4	13.4	13
2004	1078	81.4	13.2	15.4
2005	1112	78.5	14.2	n/a
2006	1259	79.2	15.9	15.7
2007	1044	78.0	13.4	23.9
2008	1051	61.0	17.2	21.1
2009	1048	77.2	11.7	0.1
2010	1007	82.0	12.2	25.1
2011	894	75.3	11.8	27.1
2012	934	78.2	11.9	29
2013	862	73.1	11.7	36.8
2014	807	67.5	11.9	36.9
2015	755	65.0	11.6	37.6
2016	757	66.0	11.4	38.7
2017	801	63.3	12.6	38.5
2018	765	62.1	12.3	38.8
2019	767	64.6	11.8	36.1
2020	759	63.6	11.9	35.6
2021	741	64.6	11.4	38.3
2022	790	64.0	12.3	36.2
2023	790	65.0	12.1	36.1

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 Middle Township High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	927	73.0	12.6	n/a
1989	875	63.0	13.8	n/a
1990	818	69.0	11.8	3.9
1991	845	66.0	12.8	5
1992	900	71.0	12.6	6.1
1993	919	72.7	12.6	11.5
1994	914	67.9	13.5	10.9
1995	979	68.4	14.3	8.3
1996	979	68.4	14.3	8.3
1998	1033	71.4	14.5	7.3
1999	1049	72.4	14.5	7.1
2000	1006	77.4	13.0	13.1
2001	1034	82.0	12.6	16.5
2002	1087	81.4	13.4	13
2003	1087	81.4	13.4	13
2004	1078	81.4	13.2	15.4
2005	1112	78.5	14.2	n/a
2006	1259	79.2	15.9	15.7
2007	1044	78.0	13.4	23.9
2008	1051	61.0	17.2	21.1
2009	1048	77.2	11.7	0.1
2010	1007	82.0	12.2	25.1
2011	894	75.3	11.8	27.1
2012	934	78.2	11.9	29
2013	862	73.1	11.7	36.8
2014	807	67.5	11.9	36.9
2015	755	65.0	11.6	37.6
2016	757	66.0	11.4	38.7
2017	801	63.3	12.6	38.5
2018	765	62.1	12.3	38.8
2019	767	64.6	11.8	36.1
2020	759	63.6	11.9	35.6
2021	741	64.6	11.4	38.3
2022	790	64.0	12.3	36.2
2023	790	65.0	12.1	36.1

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 Middle Township High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$237 (1.7%)	$14,003 (98.3%)	$14,240

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle Township High 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 304^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 282^nd of 422 High schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Middle Township High School)	29.9	41.2	11.3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Middle Township Public School District)	29.9	41.2	11.3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Middle Township High School)	22.7	11.5	11.2%
9th Grade Algebra I (Middle Township Public School District)	22.7	11.5	11.2%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
9th Grade Geometry (Middle Township High School)	66.6	67.6	1%
9th Grade Geometry (Middle Township Public School District)	66.6	67.6	1%
9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)	59.1	50	9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Middle Township High School)	21.2	11.4	9.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Middle Township Public School District)	26.1	24.4	1.7%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Middle Township High School)	13.5	67.6	54.1%
End of Course Geometry (Middle Township Public School District)	13.5	69.4	55.9%
End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)	32.2	51.2	19%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	767	790	3%
African American	113	120	6.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	21	50%
Hispanic	104	142	36.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	516	498	3.5%
Two or More Races	20	9	55%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.1%	36.1%	0%

Schools Near Middle Township High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)	NJSLA Algebra I (2023)			NJSLA Geometry (2023)		NJSLA Algebra II (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Middle Township High School	Public	9-12	300 East Atlantic Avenue	Cape May Court House	08210	Cape May County	Middle Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 465-1852	790	65	12.1	36.1%	498 (63.0%)	120 (15.2%)	142 (18.0%)	21 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.1%)	28.7	282^nd of 422 public high schools	33.2%		35.9	238^th of 415 public high schools	42.7%	44	14.0	41.2	11.5		11.4	67.6	67.6			$14,240	$237	$14,003
Cape May Regional School	Public	7-12	131 Crest Haven Rd	Cape May Court House	08210	Cape May County	Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 463-4870	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cape May County High School	Public	9-12	148 Crest Haven Road	Cape May Court House	08210	Cape May County	Cape May County Special Services School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 465-2720	86	15	5.9	31.4%	57 (66.3%)	8 (9.3%)	17 (19.8%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)										$34,285		$34,285
Cape May County Technical High School	Public	9-12	188 Crest Haven Rd	Cape May Court House	08210	Cape May County	Cape May County Technical High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 380-0200	553	65	8.5	30.0%	427 (77.2%)	15 (2.7%)	81 (14.6%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.6%)	22.4	322^nd of 422 public high schools	23.7%		38.9	223^rd of 415 public high schools	46.3%	99	17.3	25.2	11.7		11.7	57.1	57.1			$17,443	$656	$16,787
Wildwood High School	Public	9-12	4300 Pacific Ave	Wildwood	08260	Cape May County	Wildwood City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 522-7922	263	29	8.9	68.8%	102 (38.8%)	25 (9.5%)	133 (50.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	24.2	310^th of 422 public high schools	26.5%		21.1	325^th of 415 public high schools	21.7%	15	15.5	26.9	18.0		17.3					$20,579	$1,206	$19,373
Lower Cape May Regional High School	Public	9-12	687 Rt 9	Cape May	08204	Cape May County	Lower Cape May Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 884-3475	757	68	11.0	40.3%	571 (75.4%)	45 (5.9%)	128 (16.9%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	33.4	251^st of 422 public high schools	40.5%		39.3	220^th of 415 public high schools	47.0%	31	21.7	35.0	21.6	6.3	20.1	71.4	71.4			$16,326	$317	$16,009
Ocean City High School	Public	9-12	501 Atlantic Avenue	Ocean City	08226	Cape May County	Ocean City School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 399-1290	1,215	126	9.6	12.7%	1,037 (85.3%)	19 (1.6%)	107 (8.8%)	16 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (2.5%)	58.9	120^th of 422 public high schools	71.6%		70.5	70^th of 415 public high schools	83.1%	50	38.9	69.6	28.6		28.5	46.0	46.0	75.0	75.0	$10,624		$10,624

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