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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School's student population of 178 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
29%
34%
Black
71%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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