Camp Curtin School (Closed 2014)

Camp Curtin School serves 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
683 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
33%
73%
(12-13)
29%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

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Asian
7%
5%

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Hispanic
13%
16%

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Black
75%
14%

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White
4%
60%

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Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
96%
0.42

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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
59%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Camp Curtin School?
683 students attend Camp Curtin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Camp Curtin School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Camp Curtin School?
Camp Curtin School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Camp Curtin School offer ?
Camp Curtin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Camp Curtin School part of?
Camp Curtin School is part of Harrisburg City School District.

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