Serving 174 students in grades 2-8, Cooper B. Hatch Family 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Hispanic
(15-16)28%
26%
Black
(15-16)72%
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
70%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cooper B. Hatch Family School?
174 students attend Cooper B. Hatch Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cooper B. Hatch Family School students are Black, and 28% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooper B. Hatch Family School?
Cooper B. Hatch Family School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cooper B. Hatch Family School offer ?
Cooper B. Hatch Family School offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Cooper B. Hatch Family School part of?
Cooper B. Hatch Family School is part of Camden City School District.
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