Serving 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Camp Curtin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
683 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)33%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
75%
14%
White
4%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Camp Curtin School?
683 students attend Camp Curtin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Camp Curtin School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camp Curtin School?
Camp Curtin School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Camp Curtin School offer ?
Camp Curtin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Camp Curtin School part of?
Camp Curtin School is part of Harrisburg City School District.
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