Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Octavius 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 10:1 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Octavio V. Catto Family School serves the northeast part of Camden, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.
School Rankings
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Octavius V. Catto Community Family School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1948 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2022. Full 15-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 is Octavius V. Catto Community Family School's ranking?
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School is ranked #1948 out of 2,184 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Octavius V. Catto Community Family School?
593 students attend Octavius V. Catto Community Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Octavius V. Catto Community Family School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Octavius V. Catto Community Family School?
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Octavius V. Catto Community Family School offer ?
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Octavius V. Catto Community Family School part of?
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Octavius V. Catto Community Family School located?
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School is located in the Dudley neighborhood of Camden, NJ.
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