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Camden City School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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NJ ASK Results
NJ ASK By Subgroup
HSPA Results
HSPA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

201 North Front Street
Camden, NJ 08102
Camden County
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PH: (856) 966-2000

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Grades PK-12
12,949 students
31 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

52% (2008)

49% (2007)

51% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 86% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

54% (2007)

61% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science

47% (2008)

41% (2007)

49% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

47% (2008)

44% (2007)

46% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

48% (2007)

52% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

13% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2008.

Math

31% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

Data not available for this district (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math

24% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

25% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 70% in 2008.

Math

21% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

42% (2008)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.

Language Arts Literacy

36% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 81% in 2008.

Math

18% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science.
The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all elementary schools in this district

NJ ASK By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	52%
Female	58%
Male	46%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	45%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
Special education	18%
Limited English proficient	29%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	33%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Special education	34%
Limited English proficient	43%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	46%
Male	49%
Black	49%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	18%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Non-economically disadvantaged	36%
Special education	27%
Limited English proficient	17%
Non-migrant	47%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	47%
Female	53%
Male	42%
Black	49%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
Special education	19%
Limited English proficient	12%
Non-migrant	47%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	50%
Male	50%
Black	51%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	33%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	46%
Special education	23%
Limited English proficient	17%
Non-migrant	50%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	13%
Black	14%
Asian	41%
Hispanic	12%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Non-economically disadvantaged	11%
Non-migrant	13%

Math	This District
All Students	31%
Female	32%
Male	31%
Black	28%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	26%
Non-migrant	31%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
Black	n/a
Asian	40%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	16%

Math	This District
All Students	24%
Female	24%
Male	24%
Black	22%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Non-economically disadvantaged	29%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	25%
Female	30%
Male	20%
Black	22%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Non-economically disadvantaged	18%
Limited English proficient	12%
Non-migrant	25%

Math	This District
All Students	21%
Female	23%
Male	20%
Black	18%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Non-economically disadvantaged	13%
Limited English proficient	12%
Non-migrant	21%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	39%
Male	44%
Black	42%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	46%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
Special education	20%
Limited English proficient	24%
Non-migrant	42%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	36%
Female	47%
Male	26%
Black	36%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	31%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-migrant	36%

Math	This District
All Students	18%
Female	17%
Male	19%
Black	18%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	15%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Non-economically disadvantaged	22%
Non-migrant	18%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science.
The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

HSPA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy

42% (2008)

48% (2007)

37% (2006)

45% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2008.

Math

26% (2008)

22% (2007)

23% (2006)

30% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math.
The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

See New Jersey's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

HSPA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	42%
Female	52%
Male	29%
Black	45%
Asian	54%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	38%
Non-migrant	42%

Math	This District
All Students	26%
Female	28%
Male	23%
Black	26%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Non-economically disadvantaged	25%
Limited English proficient	12%
Non-migrant	26%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math.
The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or conditional certificate	<1%	<1%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	53%	17%
Hispanic	45%	19%
Asian	1%	8%
White	<1%	56%
Native American	<1%	<1%
Two or more races	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program	70%	27%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$21,415	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	16%	13%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	16%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >