Serving 544 students in grades 6-8, Middle Township Elementary #4 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Middle Township Elementary #4's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 82.8 square miles around Cape May Court House, NJ, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 5.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 7.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle Township Elementary #4's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Diversity is Our Strength
School Rankings
Middle Township Elementary #4 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle Township Elementary #4 is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1533 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle Township Elementary #4's ranking?
Middle Township Elementary #4 is ranked #1533 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Middle Township Elementary #4 often compared to?
Middle Township Elementary #4is often viewed alongside schools like Upper Township Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Middle Township Elementary #4?
544 students attend Middle Township Elementary #4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Middle Township Elementary #4 students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle Township Elementary #4?
Middle Township Elementary #4 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle Township Elementary #4 offer ?
Middle Township Elementary #4 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle Township Elementary #4 part of?
Middle Township Elementary #4 is part of Middle Township Public School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This school is terrible. They give silent lunch out like its candy. We're half through the year and I haven't learned one thing in literacy. Rate 1/10
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