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Camden City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 1 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

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NJ ASK Results
NJ ASK By Subgroup
HSPA Results
HSPA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

201 North Front Street
Camden, NJ 08102
Camden County
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PH: (856) 966-2000

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Grades PK-12
12,501 students
31 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

17% (2010)

20% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

37% (2010)

32% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

70% (2010)

61% (2009)

47% (2008)

41% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

19% (2010)

19% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

32% (2010)

29% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

15% (2010)

14% (2009)

13% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

31% (2010)

26% (2009)

31% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

17% (2010)

19% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

23% (2010)

24% (2009)

24% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

19% (2010)

23% (2009)

25% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

14% (2010)

17% (2009)

21% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

35% (2010)

42% (2009)

42% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

34% (2010)

38% (2009)

36% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

17% (2010)

25% (2009)

18% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 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

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	17%
Female	19%
Male	15%
Black	17%
Asian	36%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Non-economically disadvantaged	15%
Non-migrant	17%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	38%
Male	36%
Black	35%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	16%
Limited English proficient	28%
Non-migrant	37%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	71%
Black	72%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Non-economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	46%
Limited English proficient	46%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	19%
Female	20%
Male	17%
Black	20%
Asian	40%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Non-economically disadvantaged	22%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	30%
Male	33%
Black	29%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	32%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	15%
Female	17%
Male	14%
Black	16%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Non-economically disadvantaged	22%

Math	This District
All Students	31%
Female	31%
Male	30%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Non-economically disadvantaged	40%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	17%
Female	19%
Male	16%
Black	18%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Non-economically disadvantaged	31%
Non-migrant	17%

Math	This District
All Students	23%
Female	21%
Male	24%
Black	22%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Non-economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-migrant	23%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	19%
Female	22%
Male	17%
Black	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Non-economically disadvantaged	22%

Math	This District
All Students	14%
Female	12%
Male	16%
Black	10%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Non-economically disadvantaged	26%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Female	32%
Male	38%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	25%
Special education	14%
Limited English proficient	22%
Non-migrant	35%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	34%
Female	38%
Male	30%
Black	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Non-economically disadvantaged	41%
Non-migrant	34%

Math	This District
All Students	17%
Female	16%
Male	19%
Black	15%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Non-economically disadvantaged	15%
Non-migrant	17%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 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

HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy

41% (2010)

34% (2009)

42% (2008)

48% (2007)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 87% in 2010.

Math

16% (2010)

13% (2009)

26% (2008)

22% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math.
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

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

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	41%
Female	51%
Male	32%
Black	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-migrant	41%

Math	This District
All Students	16%
Female	15%
Male	17%
Black	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	13%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Non-economically disadvantaged	13%
Non-migrant	16%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math.
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

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	9	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	52%	17%
Hispanic	46%	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	8%
White, not Hispanic	<1%	54%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
Two or more races	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	80%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$21,415	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	16%	13%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	16%	17%

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