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#1137 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 43% in state

Camden Intermediate

Elementary School · Camden County Schools · Camden, NC

A Camden County Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

123 Noblitt Drive, Camden, NC 27921

  • Math 70% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.7% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.2% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+5.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$12,508
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Students at Camden Intermediate score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Camden Intermediate 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated884/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,727

Median home value

$300,100

Median rent

$1,216/mo

College educated

29.1%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sheep-harney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–53.0 mi468Compare →
J C Sawyer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9K–53.3 mi372Compare →
P W Moore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–53.9 mi337Compare →
Tutor All SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–93.9 mi19Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Camden County Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Camden Intermediate is listed in Camden County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Camden Intermediate

Camden Intermediate is a public elementary school in Camden, NC, part of Camden County Schools, serving approximately 464 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,137 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Camden Intermediate

What grades does Camden Intermediate serve?

Camden Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Camden Intermediate?

Camden Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Camden Intermediate is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Camden Intermediate rank in NC?

Camden Intermediate ranks #1,137 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Camden Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Camden Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Camden Intermediate has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Camden Intermediate a charter school?

No, Camden Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Camden Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Camden Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camden Intermediate?

27.6% of students at Camden Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
464
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Camden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%
Area population (ZIP 27921)
4,903
Area median age
36.9
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • 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 27921; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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