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#906 of 1,356 schools in AL
Camden School of Arts Technology
Middle School · Wilcox County · Camden, AL
A Wilcox County middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
303 Broad St, Camden, AL 36726
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Camden School of Arts Technology score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Camden School of Arts Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated960/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,146
Median home value
$107,300
Median rent
$937/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
28%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 0.6 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Wilcox AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 194 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wilcox County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Camden School of Arts Technology is listed in Wilcox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Camden School of Arts Technology
Camden School of Arts Technology is a public middle school in Camden, AL, part of Wilcox County, serving approximately 169 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #906 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Camden School of Arts Technology
What grades does Camden School of Arts Technology serve?
Camden School of Arts Technology serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Camden School of Arts Technology?
Camden School of Arts Technology has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden School of Arts Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden School of Arts Technology is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Camden School of Arts Technology rank in AL?
Camden School of Arts Technology ranks #906 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Camden School of Arts Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Camden School of Arts Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Camden School of Arts Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Camden School of Arts Technology has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Camden School of Arts Technology a charter school?
No, Camden School of Arts Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Camden School of Arts Technology a Title I school?
No, Camden School of Arts Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camden School of Arts Technology?
100.0% of students at Camden School of Arts Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wilcox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (334) 682-4514
- Area population (ZIP 36726)
- 4,561
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36726; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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