Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Camdens Pride Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 50%).
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-4
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Hispanic
(15-16)84%
26%
Black
(15-16)16%
16%
White
(15-16)n/a
46%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Camdens PRIDE Charter School District
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NJ state average).
How many students attend Camdens Pride Charter School?
243 students attend Camdens Pride Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Camdens Pride Charter School students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camdens Pride Charter School?
Camdens Pride Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Camdens Pride Charter School offer ?
Camdens Pride Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Camdens Pride Charter School part of?
Camdens Pride Charter School is part of Camdens PRIDE Charter School District.
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