Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center's student population of 363 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center is 0.46, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
25%
34%
Black
69%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 44% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center?
363 students attend Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center?
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center offer ?
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center part of?
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center located?
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center is located in the Centerville neighborhood of Camden, NJ.
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