Wildwood City School District

The Wildwood City School District in New Jersey operates three schools: Glenwood Avenue Elementary School, Wildwood High School, and Wildwood Middle School. Based on the available data, the district appears to be facing significant challenges, with all three schools performing well below the state averages on various metrics.

The test scores for all three schools are significantly lower than the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in NJSLA/Mathematics at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School was 13.7%, compared to the state average of 44.2%. Similarly, the percentage of 11th-grade students proficient or better in NJGPA/Mathematics at Wildwood High School was 34.6%, compared to the state average of 58%. Additionally, all three schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% for the 2023-2024 school year.

The district's struggles are further reflected in its low statewide ranking of 601 out of 609 districts in New Jersey. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients at the schools suggest that the district is serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be contributing to the poor academic performance. Despite these challenges, Wildwood High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 91.3% for the 2023-2024 school year, with a dropout rate of 1.0% for the same period. This suggests that there may be pockets of success or potential opportunities for improvement that could be leveraged within the district.