Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Henry B. Wilson 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry B. Wilson Family School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Henry B. Wilson Family School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry B. Wilson Family School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry B. Wilson Family School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2169 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
32%
32%
Black
66%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry B. Wilson Family School's ranking?
Henry B. Wilson Family School is ranked #2169 out of 2,183 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Henry B. Wilson Family School?
484 students attend Henry B. Wilson Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Henry B. Wilson Family School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry B. Wilson Family School?
Henry B. Wilson Family School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henry B. Wilson Family School offer ?
Henry B. Wilson Family School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Henry B. Wilson Family School part of?
Henry B. Wilson Family School is part of Camden City School District.
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