Camden City School District
School District · Camden, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$44,954
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$44,954
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Camden City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Camden City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center
Camden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
Camden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School
Camden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#369 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$44,954
+$19,345 vs New Jersey median
District size
7,117 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Camden City School District ranks #369 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Camden City School District's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center (6.4/10), Thomas H. Dudley Family School (6.0/10), and Octavio V. Catto Community Family School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Camden City School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Camden City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Thomas H. Dudley Family School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Octavio V. Catto Community Family School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Veterans Memorial Family School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Camden Big Picture Learning Academy | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Yorkship Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Forest Hill School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Cooper's Poynt Family School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Camden City School District
Camden City School District is a Camden, New Jersey school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 7,117 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The district invests $44,954 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Camden City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Camden City School District students show an average math proficiency of 12.3% and ELA proficiency of 18.6%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Camden City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Camden City School District with test data.
Schools in Camden City School District
16 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Camden
- Total Enrollment
- 7,117
- Teachers (FTE)
- 685
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Camden City School District?
Camden City School District has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Camden City School District?
The average composite rating for Camden City School District is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Camden City School District?
Camden City School District spends $44,954 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Camden City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Camden City School District is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Camden City School District?
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center is the highest-rated school in Camden City School District with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Camden City School District?
Across schools in Camden City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Camden City School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Camden City School District has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 12.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 18.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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