Serving 160 students in grades 7-12, Camden Big Picture Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
160 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2100 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%

Hispanic
34%
34%

Black
64%
15%

White
1%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camden Big Picture Learning Academy's ranking?
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy is ranked #2100 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Camden Big Picture Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Camden Big Picture Learning Academy is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Camden Big Picture Learning Academy?
160 students attend Camden Big Picture Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Camden Big Picture Learning Academy students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camden Big Picture Learning Academy?
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Camden Big Picture Learning Academy offer ?
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Camden Big Picture Learning Academy part of?
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Camden Big Picture Learning Academy located?
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy is located in the Parkside neighborhood of Camden, NJ. There are 5 other public schools located in Parkside.
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