Summary:
The 08103 zip code of Camden, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population, with high rates of students from low-income families. While the data reveals stark disparities in academic performance, with the district schools consistently underperforming compared to state averages, some charter and alternative schools in the area show promising results, particularly in English Language Arts.
The standout schools in the area include KIPP: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation, an alternative school serving grades K-12 with the largest enrollment of 2,026 students, and Hope Community Charter School, an elementary charter school with the smallest enrollment of 133 students. While KIPP struggles with low test scores, it serves a high-need student population with 96.45% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Hope Community Charter School has relatively strong performance in English Language Arts, but lags behind in Mathematics.
Across the schools in the 08103 zip code, chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 16.6% to 16.6%. This persistent challenge likely contributes to the overall low academic performance, particularly in the Camden City School District, where schools like Camden High School and Creative Arts High School struggle with proficiency rates well below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
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