Serving 215 students in grades 6-8, East Camden Middle 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
215 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
35%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
14%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
38%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend East Camden Middle School?
215 students attend East Camden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of East Camden Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Camden Middle School?
East Camden Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Camden Middle School offer ?
East Camden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Camden Middle School part of?
East Camden Middle School is part of Camden City School District.
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