Hope Community Charter School

Hope Community Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Hope Community Charter School district in Camden, New Jersey. With a total enrollment of 133 students, the school has a diverse student population that is predominantly African American (39.1%) and Hispanic (59.4%), reflecting the racial and ethnic makeup of the local community.

Academically, Hope Community Charter School struggles to meet state benchmarks, with proficiency rates on NJSLA tests well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, only 38.5% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 42%. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, at 42.5% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $9,684 is below the state average, and it has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past three years, with a 1-star rating out of 5.

The data suggests that Hope Community Charter School is facing significant socioeconomic and academic challenges, with a high percentage of students (98.5%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch and persistent struggles in student achievement and engagement. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes and provide equitable access to quality education for all students in the community.