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West Cape May Borough School District
Public school districtGrades PK–6
Serves West Cape May.
Students
76
Schools
1
Spent per student
$28,259
NJ $28,441
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
32%
What stands out about West Cape May Borough School District
- School Grade A: better than 87% of New Jersey districts
- Math proficiency 19 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts above the state
- 8 students per teacher
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Ocean View.
PK–2Dennis Township Primary SchoolDennis Township School District
3–8Dennis Township Elementary/Middle SchoolsDennis Township School District
Test scores vs. NJ
2020–21Math proficiency44.5%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts64.5%
State average 47.3%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$28,259 per student · 1% below NJ
Spending
Classroom instruction 53%Support & administration 47%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 50%State 44%Federal 6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
79’20
85’21
83’22
82’23
76’24
Down 3.8% since 2020.
Students
White 75%Hispanic 21%Two or more races 4%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.