At a glance
Reported students
394
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
555.5
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School: 394 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 440
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Cape May. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Lower Cape May Regional School District. NCES reports 394 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, close to the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.9%
- Hispanic14%
- Black5.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lower Cape May Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Cape May Regional High School High · Lower Cape May Regional School District | 09–12 | 717 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sandman Consolidated School Middle · Lower Township Elementary School District | 05–06 | 332 | 1 mi |
| Maud Abrams School Elementary · Lower Township Elementary School District | 03–04 | 354 | 1.1 mi |
| Carl T. Mitnick School Elementary · Lower Township Elementary School District | KG–02 | 428 | 1.2 mi |
| Wildwood Middle School Middle · Wildwood City School District | 06–08 | 157 | 4.6 mi |
| Middle Township Elementary #4 Middle · Middle Township Public School District | 06–08 | 544 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
What grades does Richard M. Teitelman Middle School serve?
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lower Cape May Regional School District.
How many students attend Richard M. Teitelman Middle School?
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School reported 394 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 440 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richard M. Teitelman Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 394 students and 38.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richard M. Teitelman Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lower Cape May Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Richard M. Teitelman Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Richard M. Teitelman Middle School in?
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School is part of Lower Cape May Regional School District, based in Cape May, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richard M. Teitelman Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lower Cape May Regional High School (under 0.1 mi), Sandman Consolidated School (1 mi), Maud Abrams School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.