B−
Wildwood Crest Borough School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves Wildwood Crest.
Students
194
Schools
1
Spent per student
$44,126
NJ $28,441
Students per teacher
6:1
Free or reduced lunch
36%
What stands out about Wildwood Crest Borough School District
- School Grade B−: better than 52% of New Jersey districts
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Spends 55% more per student than the NJ average
- 6 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 23% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Strathmere.
PK–2Upper Township Primary SchoolUpper Township School District
3–5Upper Township Elementary SchoolUpper Township School District
6–8Upper Township Middle SchoolUpper Township School District
Test scores vs. NJ
2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 47.3%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$44,126 per student · 55% above NJ
Spending
Classroom instruction 65%Support & administration 34%Other 1%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 72%State 25%Federal 3%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
252’20
236’21
243’22
220’23
194’24
Down 23% since 2020.
Students
White 79%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 6%
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.