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#1833 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Forest Hill School
Elementary School · Camden City School District · Camden, NJ
A Camden City School District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1625 Wildwood Avenue, Camden, NJ 08103
- Math 8% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Hill School score 15% 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 15% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (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 43 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Hill School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$37,563
Median home value
$103,800
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
33.3%
Poverty rate
30.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas H. Dudley Family SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Jdt Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Camden Prep Inc.Enrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,465 | Compare → |
| Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.9 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.
Camden City School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Forest Hill School is listed in Camden City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Hill School
Forest Hill School is a public elementary school in Camden, NJ, part of Camden City School District, serving approximately 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,833 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Hill School
What grades does Forest Hill School serve?
Forest Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Hill School?
Forest Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Hill School rank in NJ?
Forest Hill School ranks #1,833 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Forest Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Forest Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Hill School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest Hill School a charter school?
No, Forest Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Hill School a Title I school?
No, Forest Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Hill School?
61.9% of students at Forest Hill 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (856) 966-8930
- Area population (ZIP 08103)
- 13,137
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 08103; 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
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