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Camden City School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

201 North Front Street
Camden, NJ 08102
Camden County
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PH: (856) 966-2040

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Grades PK-12
15,244 students
32 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

49% (2007)

51% (2006)

58% (2005)

52% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2007.

Math

54% (2007)

61% (2006)

64% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science

41% (2007)

49% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

44% (2007)

46% (2006)

64% (2005)

56% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2007.

Math

48% (2007)

52% (2006)

65% (2005)

52% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

53% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 89% in 2007.

Math

46% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

31% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 76% in 2007.

Math

40% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

34% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 80% in 2007.

Math

17% (2007)

15% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.
The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all elementary schools in this district

NJ ASK By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	49%
Female	53%
Male	45%
Black	51%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	42%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	51%
Special education	17%
Limited English proficient	24%
Non-migrant	49%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	55%
Male	53%
Black	55%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	50%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-economically disadvantaged	50%
Special education	25%
Limited English proficient	30%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	40%
Black	39%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	43%
Other ethnicity	23%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Non-economically disadvantaged	46%
Special education	22%
Limited English proficient	18%
Non-migrant	41%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	44%
Female	51%
Male	38%
Black	42%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	50%
Other ethnicity	18%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
Special education	17%
Limited English proficient	21%
Non-migrant	44%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	50%
Male	46%
Black	46%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Other ethnicity	25%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Special education	20%
Limited English proficient	31%
Non-migrant	48%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	53%
Female	58%
Male	49%
Black	52%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Non-economically disadvantaged	58%
Special education	19%
Limited English proficient	35%
Non-migrant	53%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	50%
Male	43%
Black	46%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Non-economically disadvantaged	47%
Special education	20%
Limited English proficient	24%
Non-migrant	46%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	31%
Female	36%
Male	26%
Black	32%
Asian	53%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Non-economically disadvantaged	35%
Special education	6%
Limited English proficient	6%
Non-migrant	31%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	40%
Male	40%
Black	36%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-economically disadvantaged	34%
Special education	12%
Limited English proficient	16%
Non-migrant	40%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	34%
Female	40%
Male	28%
Black	37%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	27%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Non-economically disadvantaged	33%
Special education	6%
Limited English proficient	2%
Non-migrant	34%

Math	This District
All Students	17%
Female	17%
Male	18%
Black	17%
Asian	55%
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	18%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Non-economically disadvantaged	14%
Special education	6%
Limited English proficient	9%
Non-migrant	17%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.
The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

GEPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science

30% (2007)

34% (2006)

31% (2005)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

24% (2007)

29% (2006)

29% (2005)

28% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 74% in 2007.

Math

15% (2007)

13% (2006)

14% (2005)

15% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) to test students in grade 8 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The GEPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all middle schools in this district

GEPA By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	29%
Male	30%
Black	32%
Asian	42%
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	30%
Special education	13%
Limited English proficient	4%
Non-migrant	30%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	24%
Female	32%
Male	15%
Black	25%
Asian	42%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Non-economically disadvantaged	21%
Special education	4%
Limited English proficient	3%
Non-migrant	24%

Math	This District
All Students	15%
Female	16%
Male	13%
Black	16%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	12%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Non-economically disadvantaged	17%
Special education	1%
Non-migrant	15%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the New Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) to test students in grade 8 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The GEPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science

28% (2007)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2007.

Language Arts Literacy

48% (2007)

37% (2006)

45% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 85% in 2007.

Math

22% (2007)

23% (2006)

30% (2005)

24% (2004)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

HSPA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Science	This District
All Students	28%
Female	25%
Male	32%
Black	29%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Non-economically disadvantaged	28%
Special education	4%
Non-migrant	28%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	48%
Female	54%
Male	41%
Black	49%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	48%
Special education	8%
Non-migrant	48%

Math	This District
All Students	22%
Female	22%
Male	23%
Black	24%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Non-economically disadvantaged	23%
Special education	2%
Non-migrant	22%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science.
The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or conditional certificate	<1%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	53%	17%
Hispanic	45%	19%
Asian	1%	8%
White	<1%	56%
Native American	<1%	<1%
Two or more races	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	70%	27%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$20,077	$14,603

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	60%
Support services	15%	11%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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