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#1890 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Cooper's Poynt Family School
Elementary School · Camden City School District · Camden, NJ
A Camden City School District elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 State Street, Camden, NJ 08102
- Math 12% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cooper's Poynt Family School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (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 54 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cooper's Poynt Family School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- 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
$30,895
Median home value
$79,500
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
26%
Poverty rate
42%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Leap Academy University Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,553 | Compare → |
| Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,247 | Compare → |
| Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,889 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Camden City School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $44,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cooper's Poynt Family School is listed in Camden City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cooper's Poynt Family School
Cooper's Poynt Family School is a public elementary school in Camden, NJ, part of Camden City School District, serving approximately 405 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,890 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cooper's Poynt Family School
What grades does Cooper's Poynt Family School serve?
Cooper's Poynt Family School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Cooper's Poynt Family School?
Cooper's Poynt Family School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooper's Poynt Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooper's Poynt Family School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cooper's Poynt Family School rank in NJ?
Cooper's Poynt Family School ranks #1,890 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Cooper's Poynt Family School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cooper's Poynt Family School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Cooper's Poynt Family School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cooper's Poynt Family School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cooper's Poynt Family School a charter school?
No, Cooper's Poynt Family School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cooper's Poynt Family School a Title I school?
No, Cooper's Poynt Family School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cooper's Poynt Family School?
62.0% of students at Cooper's Poynt Family 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.7%
- Phone
- (856) 966-5370
- Area population (ZIP 08102)
- 8,090
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 08102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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