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Camden Prep Inc.
School · Camden Prep Inc. · Camden, NJ
A school in Camden, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1575 Mt. Ephraim Ave, Camden, NJ 08104
- Math 24% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Camden Prep Inc. score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Camden Prep Inc. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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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
$36,566
Median home value
$87,600
Median rent
$1,105/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 2,247 | Compare → |
| Jdt Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Leap Academy University Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,553 | Compare → |
| Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 2,889 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Camden Prep Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,697NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Camden Prep Inc. is listed in Camden Prep Inc.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Camden Prep Inc.
Camden Prep Inc. is a public school in Camden, NJ, part of Camden Prep Inc., serving approximately 1,465 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 73.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,448 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Camden Prep Inc.
What grades does Camden Prep Inc. serve?
Camden Prep Inc. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Camden Prep Inc.?
Camden Prep Inc. has an enrollment of approximately 1,465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden Prep Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden Prep Inc. is 73.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Camden Prep Inc. rank in NJ?
Camden Prep Inc. ranks #2,448 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Camden Prep Inc.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Camden Prep Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Prep Inc.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Camden Prep Inc. has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Camden Prep Inc. a charter school?
No, Camden Prep Inc. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Camden Prep Inc. a Title I school?
No, Camden Prep Inc. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camden Prep Inc.?
62.9% of students at Camden Prep Inc. 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 73.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (856) 379-4488
- Area population (ZIP 08104)
- 21,508
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 08104; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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