The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (10-11)
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(10-11)23%
22%
Black
(10-11)76%
16%
White
(10-11)1%
52%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
71%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
5%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Parkside?
180 students attend Parkside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Parkside students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What school district is Parkside part of?
Parkside is part of Camden City School District.
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