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Best Schools in 08242, NJ
08242, NJ has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,460 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 08242 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08242, NJ
The top high schools in 08242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lower Cape May Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Cape May Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
2. Middle Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middle Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08242, NJ
The top middle schools in 08242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Cape May Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 433 Students
2. Sandman Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Township Elementary School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 347 Students
3. Middle Township Elementary #4
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middle Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08242, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crest Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wildwood Crest Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 243 Students
2. Maud Abrams School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Township Elementary School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 334 Students
3. Middle Township Elementary #2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middle Township Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 536 Students
4. David C. Douglass Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Township Elementary School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 301 Students
5. Carl T. Mitnick School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Township Elementary School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 463 Students
6. Middle Township Elementary #1
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middle Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 657 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08242, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08242, NJ has a total population of 4,271 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08242, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08242, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08242, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08242, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08242, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08242, NJ
How many schools are in 08242, NJ?
08242, NJ has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,460 students in total.
How do schools in 08242 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 08242 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 08242 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08242?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations