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#1535 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Octavio V. Catto Community Family 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.
3100 WESTFIELD AVE, Camden, NJ 08105
- Math 17% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Octavio V. Catto Community Family School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 20% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (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
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Octavio V. Catto Community Family School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Pro-cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Camden's Promise Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 2,440 | Compare → |
| Thomas H. Dudley Family SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 598 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #3 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
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School is listed in Camden City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Octavio V. Catto Community Family School
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School is a public elementary school in Camden, NJ, part of Camden City School District, serving approximately 600 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,535 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Octavio V. Catto Community Family School
What grades does Octavio V. Catto Community Family School serve?
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Octavio V. Catto Community Family School?
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Octavio V. Catto Community Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at Octavio V. Catto Community Family School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Octavio V. Catto Community Family School rank in NJ?
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School ranks #1,535 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Octavio V. Catto Community Family School's MySchoolScout rating?
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Octavio V. Catto Community Family School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Octavio V. Catto Community Family School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Octavio V. Catto Community Family School a charter school?
No, Octavio V. Catto Community Family School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Octavio V. Catto Community Family School a Title I school?
No, Octavio V. Catto Community Family School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Octavio V. Catto Community Family School?
54.2% of students at Octavio V. Catto Community 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
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (856) 966-4097
- 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)
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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