Serving 524 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 9:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Octavio V. Catto Community 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
Octavio V. Catto Community Family School's student population of 524 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.40, 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
#2028 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
74%
32%
Black
23%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 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?
524 students attend Octavio V. Catto Community Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Octavio V. Catto Community Family School students are Hispanic, 23% 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 9:1, 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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