Camden Middle School serves 287 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)23%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)26%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
87%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Camden Middle School?
287 students attend Camden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Camden Middle School students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camden Middle School?
Camden Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Camden Middle School offer ?
Camden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Camden Middle School part of?
Camden Middle School is part of Newark Public School District.
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