Serving 122 students in grades 2-4, Greenleaf Whittier Family 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 6-9% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 50%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Hispanic
(15-16)45%
26%
Black
(15-16)55%
16%
White
(15-16)n/a
46%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NJ state average).
How many students attend Greenleaf Whittier Family School?
122 students attend Greenleaf Whittier Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Greenleaf Whittier Family School students are Black, and 45% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Greenleaf Whittier Family School offer ?
Greenleaf Whittier Family School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Greenleaf Whittier Family School part of?
Greenleaf Whittier Family School is part of Camden City School District.
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