Below Average
#2246 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Henry B. Wilson Family School
Elementary School · Camden City School District · Camden, NJ
A Camden City School District elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2250 South 8th Street, Camden, NJ 08104
- Math 4% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry B. Wilson Family School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henry B. Wilson Family School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–3 | 0.4 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Camden Prep Inc.Enrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,465 | Compare → |
| Yorkship Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Woodlynne Boro Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 418 | 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.
Camden City School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Henry B. Wilson Family School is listed in Camden City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry B. Wilson Family School
Henry B. Wilson Family School is a public elementary school in Camden, NJ, part of Camden City School District, serving approximately 416 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,246 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry B. Wilson Family School
What grades does Henry B. Wilson Family School serve?
Henry B. Wilson Family School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Henry B. Wilson Family School?
Henry B. Wilson Family School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry B. Wilson Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry B. Wilson Family School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry B. Wilson Family School rank in NJ?
Henry B. Wilson Family School ranks #2,246 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Henry B. Wilson Family School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry B. Wilson Family School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Henry B. Wilson Family School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry B. Wilson Family School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry B. Wilson Family School a charter school?
No, Henry B. Wilson Family School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry B. Wilson Family School a Title I school?
No, Henry B. Wilson Family School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry B. Wilson Family School?
67.8% of students at Henry B. Wilson 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.7%
- Phone
- (856) 966-3691
- 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)
- 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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