Serving 851 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Camden Community Charter 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 was 5% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
851 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
54%
34%
Black
44%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Camden Community Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
How many students attend Camden Community Charter School?
851 students attend Camden Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Camden Community Charter School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Camden Community Charter School?
Camden Community Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Camden Community Charter School offer ?
Camden Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Camden Community Charter School part of?
Camden Community Charter School is part of Camden Community Charter School District.
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