Lower Cape May Regional School District

The Lower Cape May Regional School District in New Jersey operates two schools: Lower Cape May Regional High School and Richard M. Teitelman Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and 7-8, respectively, in the Lower Cape May region.

Among the standout findings, Lower Cape May Regional High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.3% and a low dropout rate of 1.0% for the 2023-2024 school year. The school also performs above the state average in English Language Arts proficiency for 9th grade students. Meanwhile, Richard M. Teitelman Middle School boasts impressive Algebra I proficiency rates, with 93.5% of 8th grade students scoring proficient or better in 2024-2025, and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% for the 2023-2024 school year.

However, both schools in the Lower Cape May Regional School District perform below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The high school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 244 and 262 out of 429-434 New Jersey high schools in the past three years, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The middle school's statewide ranking has ranged from 394 to 438 out of 743-752 New Jersey middle schools, also with a 2-star rating. These findings suggest that the district may need to focus on improving curriculum, instruction, and support in these subject areas to raise overall academic performance.