Camden City School District
- 201 NORTH FRONT ST
- CAMDEN, NJ 08102
- (856) 966-2040
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 49.6% | 84.6% |
| Dropout Rate | 7.8% | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $24,765 | $17,621 |
| Students Per Teacher | 9.0 | 12.0 |
| Number of Schools | 32 | - |
| Number of Students | 12,501 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,388 | - |
District Test Scores
ASK - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.0% | 59.7% | |
| 2009 | 19.9% | 62.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.8% | 59.9% | |
| 2009 | 31.8% | 75.2% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 18.5% | 41.9% | |
| 2009 | 19.3% | 80.2% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.6% | 59.4% | |
| 2009 | 28.5% | 62.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.3% | 87.1% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 85.7% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 15.2% | 46.3% | |
| 2009 | 14.2% | 68.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.7% | 62.5% | |
| 2009 | 25.5% | 56.6% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.4% | 78.6% | |
| 2009 | 18.7% | 69.8% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.5% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 24.1% | 78.7% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.4% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 22.6% | 72.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 13.9% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 16.7% | 66.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.7% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 38.4% | 91.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.3% | 83.6% | |
| 2009 | 24.5% | 62.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.3% | 94.2% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 94.7% | |
HSPA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.4% | 74.2% | |
| 2009 | 34.3% | 85.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.1% | 77.6% | |
| 2009 | 13.2% | 39.8% | |
Source: NJ Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 12,501 | 9.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 962 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,173 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,178 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,047 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,073 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,041 |
| 5th Grade Students | 962 |
| 6th Grade Students | 766 |
| 7th Grade Students | 691 |
| 8th Grade Students | 689 |
| 9th Grade Students | 663 |
| 10th Grade Students | 604 |
| 11th Grade Students | 506 |
| 12th Grade Students | 535 |
| Ungraded Students | 1,003 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 153 |
| Hispanic | 6,050 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 6,611 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 93 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6,572 |
| Female | 6,351 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,388 | 9.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 53 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 661 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 547 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 116 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | - |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 47 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 52 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 52 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 25 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 197 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 69 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - |
| Student Support Services | 120 |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $387,340,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $13,685,000 | 3.5% |
| Property Tax | $7,575,000 | 2.0% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $42,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $3,472,000 | 0.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,596,000 | 0.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $346,166,000 | 89.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $133,036,000 | 34.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $14,499,000 | 3.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $131,891,000 | 34.1% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $1,394,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $199,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $30,501,000 | 7.9% |
| Transportation Programs | $4,608,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Programs | $5,523,000 | 1.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $24,515,000 | 6.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $27,489,000 | 7.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $14,063,000 | 3.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $4,178,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $280,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $4,261,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Other | $596,000 | 0.2% |
| Non-Specified | $4,086,000 | 1.1% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $25,000 | 0.01% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $324,473,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $184,220,000 | 56.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $132,321,000 | 40.8% |
| Student Support | $42,840,000 | 11.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $13,499,000 | 3.5% |
| General Administration Support | $4,609,000 | 1.2% |
| School Administration Support | $14,937,000 | 3.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $33,311,000 | 8.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $13,316,000 | 3.4% |
| Other Support Services | $9,809,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $7,932,000 | 2.4% |
| Food Services | $7,932,000 | 2.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 49.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 501 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 222 | 7.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Camden City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 32
- Students: 12,501
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,388
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BONSALL SCHOOL | ||||
Mt Ephraim Ave and Chase St
Camden, NJ Public | PK-8 | 554 | 10.9 |  Review This School |
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| BRIMM MEDICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1626 Copewood St
Camden, NJ Public | 9-12 | 248 | 9.2 | Review This School |
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| CAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
Baird and Park Blvds
Camden, NJ Public | 9-12 | 1,016 | 9.5 | Review This School |
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| CATTO DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL | ||||
3060 Westfield Ave
Camden, NJ Public | PK-7 | 458 | 9.5 | Review This School |
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| CHALLENGE SQUARE ACADEMY | ||||
Rose St and Kaighn Ave
Camden, NJ Public | 9-12 | 95 | 9.5 | Review This School |
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| COOPERS POYNT SCHOOL | ||||
3rd and State
Camden, NJ Public | PK-8 | 570 | 11.0 | Review This School |
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| CRAMER SCHOOL | ||||
29th and Mickle Sts
Camden, NJ Public | PK-6 | 563 | 11.7 | Review This School |
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| CREATIVE & PRFRMG ARTS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
Filmore and Carl Miller Blvd
Camden, NJ Public | 9-12 | 158 | 6.1 | Review This School |
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| DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
34th and Cramer
Camden, NJ Public | PK-6 | 498 | 11.3 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DUDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2250 Berwick St
Camden, NJ Public | PK-6 | 523 | 12.5 | Review This School |
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| EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
Pine and Magnolia Sts
Camden, NJ Public | Unknown | 378 | 11.1 | Review This School |
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| EAST CAMDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3064 Stevens St
Camden, NJ Public | 6-8 | 392 | 9.3 | Review This School |
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| FOREST HILL SCHOOL | ||||
Park Blvd and Wildwood Ave
Camden, NJ Public | KG-5 | 300 | 10.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
Park Blvd and Euclid Ave
Camden, NJ Public | 6-8 | 306 | 7.5 | Review This School |
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| LANNING SQUARE SCHOOL | ||||
5th and Berkley Sts
Camden, NJ Public | PK-6 | 325 | 9.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MCGRAW SCHOOL | ||||
Dudley and Fremont Sts
Camden, NJ Public | PK-5 | 316 | 10.9 | Review This School |
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| MORGAN VILLAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
Morgan Blvd and Fairview St
Camden, NJ Public | 6-8 | 287 | 7.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PARKSIDE SCHOOL | ||||
Park and Wildwood Aves
Camden, NJ Public | KG-5 | 200 | 8.0 | Review This School |
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| POWELL SCHOOL | ||||
10th and Linden Sts
Camden, NJ Public | KG-5 | 202 | 8.4 | Review This School |
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| PYNE POYNT FAMILY SCHOOL | ||||
7th and Erie St
Camden, NJ Public | 6-8 | 288 | 8.2 | Review This School |
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| R C MOLINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7th and Vine Sts
Camden, NJ Public | PK-6 | 552 | 10.6 | Review This School |
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| RILETTA CREAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Mulford and Budd Streets
Camden, NJ Public | PK-8 | 525 | 12.5 | Review This School |
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| SHARP SCHOOL | ||||
32nd and Hayes Ave
Camden, NJ Public | PK-6 | 378 | 11.8 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SO CAMDEN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
555 Mt Vernon St
Camden, NJ Public | 7-8 | 45 | 3.2 | Review This School |
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| SUMNER SCHOOL | ||||
8th and Jackson Sts
Camden, NJ Public | PK-6 | 446 | 11.2 | Review This School |
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| U.S. WIGGINS COLLEGE PREPARATORY LAB SCHOOL | ||||
5th and Mt Vernon Sts
Camden, NJ Public | PK-6 | 445 | 9.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VETERANS MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
26th and Hayes Ave
Camden, NJ Public | 6-8 | 276 | 7.3 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WASHINGTON SCHOOL | ||||
1033 Cambridge Ave
Camden, NJ Public | PK-5 | 282 | 10.1 | Review This School |
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| WHITTIER SCHOOL | ||||
8th and Chestnut Sts
Camden, NJ Public | PK-5 | 222 | 8.9 | Review This School |
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| WILSON SCHOOL | ||||
Ninth and Florence St
Camden, NJ Public | PK-5 | 432 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
31st and Federal Sts
Camden, NJ Public | 9-12 | 987 | 9.6 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| YORKSHIP SCHOOL | ||||
Collings Rd and Fairview St
Camden, NJ Public | PK-6 | 656 | 13.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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