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Octavio V. Catto Community Family School

3100 Westfield Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
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Bottom 50%
Serving 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Octavio V. Catto Community Family 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 9% (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 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Octavio V. Catto Community Family School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
584 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 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
Octavio V. Catto Community Family 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 Octavio V. Catto Community Family School is 0.41, 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)
#2028 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Octavio V. Catto Community Family School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Octavio V. Catto Community Family 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 Octavio V. Catto Community Family 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 Octavio V. Catto Community Family 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
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Octavio V. Catto Community Family School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
73%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Octavio V. Catto Community Family School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Octavio V. Catto Community Family School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Octavio V. Catto Community Family 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 Octavio V. Catto Community Family School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Octavio V. Catto Community Family 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
66%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Octavio V. Catto Community Family 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 (21-22)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Octavio V. Catto Community Family School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 Octavio V. Catto Community Family School's ranking?
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School is ranked #2028 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?
9% 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 Octavio V. Catto Community Family School?
584 students attend Octavio V. Catto Community Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Octavio V. Catto Community Family School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Octavio V. Catto Community Family School?
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Octavio V. Catto Community Family School offer ?
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Octavio V. Catto Community Family School part of?
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Octavio V. Catto Community Family School located?
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School is located in the Dudley neighborhood of Camden, NJ.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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