Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School (Closed 2023)

817 Carpenter Street, Bridgevi
Camden, NJ 08102
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 178 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School 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 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (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.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
178 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
#1493 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
29%
33%
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Black
71%
15%
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White
n/a
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Environment Community Opportunity (ECO) Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School's ranking?
Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School is ranked #1493 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School?
178 students attend Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School students are Black, and 29% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School?
Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School offer ?
Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School part of?
Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School is part of Environment Community Opportunity (ECO) Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School located?
Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Camden, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.

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