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Cape May County Special Services School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 232 students in Cape May County Special Services School District.
Public Schools in Cape May County Special Services School District have a diversity score of 0.53, which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
232 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
33%
# Black Students
26 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
11%
15%
# White Students
150 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
65%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
3
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
8
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
5
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
7
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
5
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
2
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
8
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
142
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $76,866 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $81,961 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$76,866
$27,145
Spending / Student
$81,961
$26,033
Best Cape May County Special Services School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape May County High School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cape May County Special Services School District?
Cape May County Special Services School District manages 2 public schools serving 232 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape May County Special Services School District?
65% of Cape May County Special Services School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cape May County Special Services School District?
Cape May County Special Services School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Cape May County Special Services School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $81,961 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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