Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (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 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
34%
32%
Black
65%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤5% 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 John Greenleaf Whittier Family School?
290 students attend John Greenleaf Whittier Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John Greenleaf Whittier Family School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Greenleaf Whittier Family School?
John Greenleaf Whittier Family School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Greenleaf Whittier Family School offer ?
John Greenleaf Whittier Family School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is John Greenleaf Whittier Family School part of?
John Greenleaf Whittier Family School is part of Camden City School District.
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