Serving 157 students in grades 6-8, Wildwood Middle School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wildwood Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district within Wildwood, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most areas within the zone are about 0.8 miles from the school, with the furthest edge being 1 mile away, making for a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wildwood Middle School's student population of 157 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wildwood Middle School 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 Wildwood Middle School is 0.42, 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
#2077 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Wildwood Middle School's ranking?
Wildwood Middle School is ranked #2077 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wildwood Middle School?
157 students attend Wildwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wildwood Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wildwood Middle School?
Wildwood Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wildwood Middle School offer ?
Wildwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wildwood Middle School part of?
Wildwood Middle School is part of Wildwood City School District.
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