Summary:
The 08104 zip code area of Camden, New Jersey is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative school. Overall, the schools in this area are struggling, with very low academic performance, high rates of economic disadvantage, and high chronic absenteeism.
The standout school in the area is Camden Prep Inc., an alternative school serving grades K-12. While it has the highest enrollment and relatively stronger test scores compared to the other schools, its proficiency rates are still well below state averages. The other schools, such as Morgan Village Middle School, have extremely low test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 0-10% in both ELA and math.
Across the board, the schools in this zip code face significant challenges. All 5 schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 16.6% and very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 77.05% to 93.55%. While per-student spending is relatively high, it does not seem to be translating into strong academic outcomes, suggesting issues with resource allocation and utilization. Addressing the systemic challenges facing the Camden City School District will be crucial to improving educational opportunities for students in this area.
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