Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Margaret Mace Elementary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Mace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Margaret Mace Elementary School's student population of 159 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Rankings
Margaret Mace Elementary 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 Margaret Mace Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#1689 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
73%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
North Wildwood School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Mace Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Mace Elementary School is ranked #1689 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Margaret Mace Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret Mace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cape May City Elementary School, Crest Memorial School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Margaret Mace Elementary School?
159 students attend Margaret Mace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Margaret Mace Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret Mace Elementary School?
Margaret Mace Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Margaret Mace Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Mace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Mace Elementary School part of?
Margaret Mace Elementary School is part of North Wildwood School District.
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