Summary:
The 08105 zip code of Camden, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. This area faces significant educational challenges, with the majority of schools struggling with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and serving a predominantly low-income student population.
Among the standout schools in the area is Camden's Promise Charter School, which boasts the highest 4-year graduation rate at 94.2% and the lowest dropout rate at 1.4%. The school also performs relatively well on English Language Arts assessments, exceeding state and district averages. In contrast, the other alternative school in the area, East Side High School, has a much lower graduation rate of 51.3%. Mastery Schools of Camden Inc., another alternative school, stands out with a graduation rate of 74.9% and a diverse student population.
Overall, the schools in the 08105 zip code face significant challenges, with most performing poorly on state assessments compared to state averages. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, ranging from 23.3% to 68.9% across the schools. The high per-student spending, ranging from $8,782 to $20,818, does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be at play. The data reveals stark disparities in performance between the schools, indicating that the Camden City School District, which oversees the majority of the schools in the area, faces significant systemic challenges in providing high-quality education to its students.
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