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Camden's Promise Charter School
School · Camden's Promise Charter School · Camden, NJ
A charter school in Camden, NJ where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
879 Beideman Ave, Camden, NJ 08105
- Math 17% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Camden's Promise Charter School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Camden's Promise Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$48,319
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
8%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 0.5 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 2,889 | Compare → |
| Jdt Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 9 | 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.
Camden's Promise Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,895NCES 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's Promise Charter School is listed in Camden's Promise Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Camden's Promise Charter School
Camden's Promise Charter School is a public school in Camden, NJ, part of Camden's Promise Charter School, serving approximately 2,440 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,407 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
What's said publicly about Camden's Promise Charter School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Camden's Promise Charter School
What grades does Camden's Promise Charter School serve?
Camden's Promise Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Camden's Promise Charter School?
Camden's Promise Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 2,440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camden's Promise Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camden's Promise Charter School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Camden's Promise Charter School rank in NJ?
Camden's Promise Charter School ranks #1,407 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Camden's Promise Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Camden's Promise Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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's Promise Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Camden's Promise Charter School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Camden's Promise Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Camden's Promise Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Camden's Promise Charter School a Title I school?
No, Camden's Promise Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camden's Promise Charter School?
90.4% of students at Camden's Promise Charter School 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 209
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (856) 365-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 08105)
- 26,681
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 · 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)
- State assessments · 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 08105; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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