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Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.

School · Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. · Camden, NJ

A school in Camden, NJ where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1001 North 17th Street, Camden, NJ 08105

  • Math 20% vs NJ 41% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs NJ 53% (2025)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+1.05 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-24 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.4 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation2.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$26,090
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
41%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
53%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low6/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
2.4% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Camden's Promise Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.1PK–120.9 mi2,440Compare →
Leap Academy University Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–121.0 mi1,553Compare →
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationEnrollment path unverified3.5K–121.3 mi2,247Compare →
Jdt Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.4 mi9Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$26,090NCES 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.

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. is listed in Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. is a public school in Camden, NJ, part of Mastery Schools of Camden Inc., serving approximately 2,889 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,937 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.

What grades does Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. serve?

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. has an enrollment of approximately 2,889 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?

The student-teacher ratio at Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. rank in NJ?

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. ranks #1,937 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. a charter school?

No, Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. a Title I school?

No, Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?

94.9% of students at Mastery Schools of Camden 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
2,889
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
204
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Camden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 08105)
26,681
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
30.7
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 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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