Richard M. Teitelman Middle School

www.lcmrschooldistrict.com

433 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Richard M. Teitelman Middle School, located in Cape May, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the Lower Cape May Regional School District. It functions as a foundational educational hub for students in grades 7 and 8, bridging the gap between elementary education and the district’s high school. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, exploratory arts, and character development, aiming to prepare adolescents for the transition into secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the Cape May community by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives. Its location on Route 9 places it at the heart of the district’s educational campus, allowing for seamless integration with regional facilities. By prioritizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, Richard M. Teitelman Middle School remains dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and personal development during their formative middle school years.

433

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard M. Teitelman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	66
Black	24
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
327 (75.5 %)
Hispanic
66 (15.2 %)
Black
24 (5.5 %)
Two or More
9 (2.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lower Cape May Regional School District
Phone:	(609)884-3475
Website:	http://www.lcmrschooldistrict.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 211