At a glance
Reported students
157
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
261
Wildwood Middle School: 157 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
8.4:1 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
- 160
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.7:1
What the reported data says about Wildwood Middle School
Wildwood Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Wildwood. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Wildwood City School District. NCES reports 157 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 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.4:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (75.2%) and White (14%). English learners represent 21.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wildwood Middle School
- 1How do the reported 8.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.76 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White14%
- Hispanic75.2%
- Black8.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
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
Not reported as 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 Wildwood City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wildwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
261 reported students
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
367 reported students
Public schools near Wildwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood High School High · Wildwood City School District | 09–12 | 261 | under 0.1 mi |
| Glenwood Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Wildwood City School District | PK–05 | 367 | 0.7 mi |
| Richard M. Teitelman Middle School Middle · Lower Cape May Regional School District | 07–08 | 394 | 4.6 mi |
| Sandman Consolidated School Middle · Lower Township Elementary School District | 05–06 | 332 | 5.6 mi |
| Middle Township Elementary #4 Middle · Middle Township Public School District | 06–08 | 544 | 6.1 mi |
| Avalon Elementary School Middle · Avalon School District | 05–08 | 97 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wildwood Middle School
What grades does Wildwood Middle School serve?
Wildwood Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Wildwood City School District.
How many students attend Wildwood Middle School?
Wildwood Middle School reported 157 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 160 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 8.4:1, based on 157 students and 18.76 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 Wildwood Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wildwood Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wildwood City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wildwood Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wildwood Middle School in?
Wildwood Middle School is part of Wildwood City School District, based in Wildwood, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wildwood Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wildwood High School (under 0.1 mi), Glenwood Avenue Elementary School (0.7 mi), Richard M. Teitelman Middle School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.