Maud Abrams School

Summary:

Maud Abrams School is an elementary school located in Cape May, New Jersey, serving grades 3-4 with a total enrollment of 334 students. The school is part of the Lower Township Elementary School District. Over the past several years, Maud Abrams School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Maud Abrams School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on NJSLA assessments in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26.7% of 3rd graders and 30.7% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 43.6% and 50.8% respectively. The school's math proficiency rates were also lower than the state, with 35.6% of 3rd graders and 27.6% of 4th graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to 47.6% and 45% statewide. Maud Abrams School has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.9% to 21.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Maud Abrams School's performance is generally lower than the other elementary schools in the Lower Township Elementary School District, as well as the nearby schools in other districts. For example, Stone Harbor Elementary School, which is about 10 miles away, significantly outperforms Maud Abrams on academic assessments, with proficiency rates well above the state averages. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and the large proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Maud Abrams School may be contributing factors to the school's relatively poor academic performance, and addressing these issues could be key to improving the educational outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public 3-4

 714 Townbank Rd
       Cape May, NJ  08204-4650


(609) 884-9420

District: Lower Township Elementary School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1038th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,149 Help


Students who attend Maud Abrams School usually attend:

Middle:    Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
    Sandman Consolidated School
High:    Lower Cape May Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
Hispanic:
15.5%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Maud Abrams School ranks worse than 77.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), Hispanic (15.5%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maud Abrams School is 12, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Lower Township Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maud Abrams School is $12,149, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Lower Township Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maud Abrams School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maud Abrams School 1038th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Maud Abrams School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maud Abrams School

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Rank History for all students at Maud Abrams School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.58 677th 1204 43.8%
2004 54.52 747th 1298 42.4%
2005 58.14 710th 1303 45.5%
2006 58.33 729th 1314 44.5%
2007 60.54 698th 1329 47.5%
2008 52.25 813th 1338 39.2%
2009 37.71 982nd 1346 27.0%
2010 42.25 930th 1354 31.3%
2011 50.11 841st 1360 38.2%
2012 52.51 792nd 1363 41.9%
2013 47.27 859th 1367 37.2%
2014 37.32 979th 1363 28.2%
2015 24.13 1052nd 1357 22.5%
2016 18.40 1129th 1346 16.1%
2017 27.67 1015th 1352 24.9%
2018 23.03 1082nd 1353 20.0%
2019 30.81 986th 1360 27.5%
2021 35.05 794th 1317 39.7%
2022 29.15 948th 1345 29.5%
2023 28.84 963rd 1342 28.2%
2024 22.52 1038th 1338 22.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Maud Abrams School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.69 239th 463 48.4%
2021 32.25 288th 411 29.9%
2022 42.08 228th 489 53.4%
2023 35.98 291st 499 41.7%
2024 40.74 284th 559 49.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Maud Abrams School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.17 632nd 1001 36.9%
2019 32.33 619th 1007 38.5%
2021 25.14 643rd 868 25.9%
2022 21.23 745th 949 21.5%
2023 19.59 771st 958 19.5%
2024 22.90 745th 989 24.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maud Abrams School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.70 684th 942 27.4%
2019 44.59 489th 948 48.4%
2021 65.04 174th 839 79.3%
2022 40.29 495th 863 42.6%
2023 43.62 478th 910 47.5%
2024 31.74 650th 939 30.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Maud Abrams School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.13 1068th 1333 19.9%
2019 33.46 927th 1331 30.4%
2021 29.30 874th 1290 32.2%
2022 31.98 886th 1326 33.2%
2023 27.11 956th 1318 27.5%
2024 19.59 1046th 1317 20.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Maud Abrams School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.27 1029th 1334 22.9%
2019 29.30 960th 1335 28.1%
2021 43.92 653rd 1297 49.7%
2022 28.83 927th 1324 30.0%
2023 33.20 862nd 1315 34.4%
2024 27.69 940th 1313 28.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Maud Abrams School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.41 387th 522 25.9%
2021 35.14 305th 456 33.1%
2022 52.23 220th 494 55.5%
2023 54.10 197th 463 57.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maud Abrams School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.47 636th 870 26.9%
2019 27.24 660th 899 26.6%
2021 41.48 488th 896 45.5%
2022 25.07 721st 953 24.3%
2023 30.31 682nd 982 30.5%
2024 22.00 794th 989 19.7%
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Rank History for White students at Maud Abrams School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.87 953rd 1022 6.8%
2019 16.88 890th 1023 13.0%
2021 25.65 786th 964 18.5%
2022 14.95 873rd 976 10.6%
2023 15.73 863rd 975 11.5%
2024 8.68 901st 963 6.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Maud Abrams School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 653 15 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1989 645 20 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1990 426 14 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1991 483 17 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 503
1992 492 17 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1993 364 12 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1994 370 12 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 389
1995 519 13 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 519 13 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1998 484 11 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 523 18 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 564 16 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2001 533 17 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2002 497 18 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 497 18 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 483 22 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2005 320 22 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2006 396 31 5 33 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2007 432 24 7 23 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2008 432 20 6 28 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2009 422 28 8 31 1 0 0 0 490
2010 399 27 7 30 0 1 0 0 464
2011 413 26 4 32 0 0 0 0 475
2012 410 28 9 27 0 0 0 0 474
2013 379 20 9 24 0 0 0 0 432
2014 363 0 6 78 0 1 0 0 448
2015 365 28 8 44 0 1 0 0 446
2016 353 28 8 48 1 1 0 0 439
2017 371 34 2 53 0 1 0 0 461
2018 346 39 2 49 0 0 0 0 436
2019 327 27 4 60 0 1 2 0 421
2020 306 23 3 50 1 0 1 0 384
2021 284 28 0 43 0 0 0 0 355
2022 274 23 1 57 0 1 3 0 359
2023 250 24 2 52 1 1 4 0 334
2024 278 17 2 56 1 1 6 0 361

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maud Abrams School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 34.0 19.7 n/a
1989 671 34.0 19.7 n/a
1990 441 32.0 13.7 17.5
1991 503 33.0 15.2 18.1
1992 516 32.0 16.1 24.4
1993 380 27.8 13.7 25
1994 389 29.2 13.3 24.2
1995 544 37.2 14.6 27.9
1996 544 37.2 14.6 27.9
1998 507 35.6 14.2 29.4
1999 561 36.6 15.3 33.5
2000 597 35.6 16.8 49.1
2001 568 35.9 15.8 44
2002 532 41.6 12.8 40.2
2003 532 41.6 12.8 40.2
2004 529 37.6 14.1 37.1
2005 364 33.6 10.8 n/a
2006 465 34.6 13.4 40.9
2007 486 37.0 13.1 42.6
2008 488 32.0 15.3 47.7
2009 490 38.9 11.2 52.7
2010 464 33.0 14.0 53.7
2011 475 32.6 14.5 54.9
2012 474 38.0 12.4 n/a
2013 432 34.2 12.6 52.8
2014 448 38.3 11.6 59.2
2015 446 38.0 11.7 60.1
2016 439 41.0 10.7 56.9
2017 461 37.9 12.1 58.8
2018 436 36.1 12.0 56.9
2019 421 39.6 10.6 51.1
2020 384 37.3 10.2 52.1
2021 355 37.0 9.5 53.8
2022 359 32.5 11.0 45.4
2023 334 29.5 11.3 47.3
2024 361 30.0 12.0 49.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maud Abrams School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 34.0 19.7 n/a
1989 671 34.0 19.7 n/a
1990 441 32.0 13.7 17.5
1991 503 33.0 15.2 18.1
1992 516 32.0 16.1 24.4
1993 380 27.8 13.7 25
1994 389 29.2 13.3 24.2
1995 544 37.2 14.6 27.9
1996 544 37.2 14.6 27.9
1998 507 35.6 14.2 29.4
1999 561 36.6 15.3 33.5
2000 597 35.6 16.8 49.1
2001 568 35.9 15.8 44
2002 532 41.6 12.8 40.2
2003 532 41.6 12.8 40.2
2004 529 37.6 14.1 37.1
2005 364 33.6 10.8 n/a
2006 465 34.6 13.4 40.9
2007 486 37.0 13.1 42.6
2008 488 32.0 15.3 47.7
2009 490 38.9 11.2 52.7
2010 464 33.0 14.0 53.7
2011 475 32.6 14.5 54.9
2012 474 38.0 12.4 n/a
2013 432 34.2 12.6 52.8
2014 448 38.3 11.6 59.2
2015 446 38.0 11.7 60.1
2016 439 41.0 10.7 56.9
2017 461 37.9 12.1 58.8
2018 436 36.1 12.0 56.9
2019 421 39.6 10.6 51.1
2020 384 37.3 10.2 52.1
2021 355 37.0 9.5 53.8
2022 359 32.5 11.0 45.4
2023 334 29.5 11.3 47.3
2024 361 30.0 12.0 49.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maud Abrams School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $65 (0.5%) $12,084 (99.5%) $12,149

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maud Abrams School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 986th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 963rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maud Abrams School)49.521.5
 28%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lower Township Elementary School District)49.521.5
 28%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Maud Abrams School)46.529.6
 16.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lower Township Elementary School District)46.529.6
 16.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maud Abrams School)39.943.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Township Elementary School District)39.943.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Maud Abrams School)34.538.5
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lower Township Elementary School District)34.538.5
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students421334
 20.7%
African American2724
 11.1%
American Indian01
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic6052
 13.3%
Pacific Islander11
White327250
 23.5%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%47.3%
 3.8%


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Students at Maud Abrams School are 77% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Maud Abrams School ranks in the bottom 22.4% of New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 361 students attended Maud Abrams School.


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