Best Public Schools in Camden, DE


Summary:

The city of Camden, Delaware is home to 8 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Caesar Rodney School District. This district is ranked 6th out of 32 in the state and has a 4-star rating, indicating strong overall performance. Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional academic achievements and unique approaches.

Allen Frear Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 10-13 elementary schools in Delaware, with a 5-star rating and over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Positive Outcomes Charter School, a small high school with a low student-teacher ratio, struggles academically, with only 23.81% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts. The district's two middle schools, Fred Fifer III Middle School and F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School, also show varying performance levels, with Fred Fifer III ranking higher and having better test scores.

The data also reveals that John S. Charlton School, an alternative school, has the highest per-student spending in the district at $82,844, suggesting a focus on providing specialized support for its students. Additionally, Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center, a small school with a low student-teacher ratio, appears to be addressing the unique needs of its student population, though it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 52.3%.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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