Elementary Schools in Hope Community Charter School

Hope Community Charter School is the sole elementary school located in the Hope Community Charter School District in Camden, New Jersey. The school serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 133 students. With a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, the district is ranked 604 out of 613 districts in New Jersey, indicating significant challenges in providing a high-quality education.

The data reveals concerning trends at Hope Community Charter School. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 33.3%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is higher than the state average and may contribute to the low academic performance. Despite spending $9,684 per student, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 1161 out of 1342 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1266 out of 1338 in 2023-2024.

The data also reveals that 98.5% of students at Hope Community Charter School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges. With a small student body of only 133 students and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 7.5 to 1, the school may have opportunities to provide more personalized attention and support to its students. However, the consistently low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rate suggest that the school is struggling to effectively address the unique needs of its student population and provide a high-quality education.