Schools in Zip Code 08102

The 08102 zip code area of Camden, New Jersey is home to two schools - Leap Academy University Charter School and Cooper's Poynt Family School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and primarily serve low-income communities, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Of the two schools, Leap Academy University Charter School stands out as a relatively high-performing institution, with a 91.3% four-year graduation rate that significantly exceeds the state average. The school also outperforms state averages on many NJSLA test score metrics, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, Cooper's Poynt Family School struggles academically, with test scores well below state averages across most subject areas and grade levels.

Despite the differences in academic performance, both schools face unique challenges in serving their predominantly low-income student populations. Leap Academy University Charter School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2, while Cooper's Poynt Family School has a much lower ratio of 7.7 students per teacher. Additionally, Leap Academy spends $10,261 per student, while Cooper's Poynt spends $18,278 per student, suggesting that funding alone does not necessarily translate to academic success in this area.