Top Rankings
Camden City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,858 students in Camden City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Camden City School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
5,858 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
665 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Camden City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#650 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Graduation Rate
65%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,008 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
33%
# Black Students
2,682 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
46%
15%
# White Students
67 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
1%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
728
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
423
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
458
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
421
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
403
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
394
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
347
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
352
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
346
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
390
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
383
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
369
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
326
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
274
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
244
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $80,458 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $58,749 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$471 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$344 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$80,458
$27,145
Spending / Student
$58,749
$26,033
Best Camden City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creative Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Park Blvd
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Park Blvd
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-2500
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Westfield Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-4097
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-4097
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Cooper's Poynt Family School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 State Street
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 966-5370
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 966-5370
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Park Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5122
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5122
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Berwick Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-0636
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-0636
Grades: PK-8
| 591 students
Rank: #77.
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3425 Cramer Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8920
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8920
Grades: PK-8
| 507 students
Rank: #88.
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Mulford Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-4760
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-4760
Grades: PK-2
| 261 students
Rank: #99.
Morgan Village Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
990 Morgan Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-6267
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #1010.
Forest Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Wildwood Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8930
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8930
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Camden High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Park Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5100
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
East Side High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Federal Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5300
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Yorkship Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Collings Road
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-5110
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Henry B. Wilson Family School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 South 8th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-3691
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-3691
Grades: K-8
| 448 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Veterans Memorial Family School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N 26th Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5090
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5090
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Development Center
Magnet School
1602 Pine Street
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-4171
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-4171
Grades: PK
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Camden City School District?
Camden City School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,858 students.
What is the rank of Camden City School District?
Camden City School District is ranked #648 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Camden City School District?
51% of Camden City School District students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Camden City School District?
Camden City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Camden City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $58,749 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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