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Camden Street Elementary School

281 Camden St
Newark, NJ 07103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Camden Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Camden Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Camden Street Elementary School's student population of 573 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
573 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Camden Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Camden Street Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2039 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Camden Street Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Camden Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Camden Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Camden Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Camden Street Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Camden Street Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
68%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Camden Street Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Camden Street Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Camden Street Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Camden Street Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Camden Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Camden Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camden Street Elementary School's ranking?
Camden Street Elementary School is ranked #2039 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Camden Street Elementary School?
573 students attend Camden Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Camden Street Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camden Street Elementary School?
Camden Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Camden Street Elementary School offer ?
Camden Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Camden Street Elementary School part of?
Camden Street Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Camden Street Elementary School located?
Camden Street Elementary School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in West Side.

School Reviews
2   10/10/2014
One word bullied alottt every body knows about it and no body does anything boys here are nasty and mean and say hurtful words
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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