Summary:
The Camden City School District in New Jersey operates 10 elementary schools serving grades pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, with student populations ranging from 269 to 600 students. The district as a whole is ranked 606 out of 609 districts in the state and is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing quality education to its students.
Among the schools, a few stand out based on various metrics. Octavius V. Catto Community Family School has the highest student population and the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in 4th grade, though it still ranks in the bottom 15% of New Jersey elementary schools. Cooper's Poynt Family School has the highest 3rd grade proficiency rates and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, while Yorkship Elementary School has the highest 4th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate.
However, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the schools in the Camden City School District and the state averages, particularly in Mathematics proficiency. All schools in the district have a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The schools also have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 33.83% to 67.79%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student, the district is struggling to provide quality education and support to its students, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and strategies to address these challenges.
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