Pyne Poynt Middle School (Closed 2016)

800 Erie Street
Camden, NJ 08102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 179 students in grades 7-8, Pyne Poynt 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 ≤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 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(14-15)
≤5%
36%
(14-15)
6-9%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
83%
34%
Black
16%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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?
≤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 Pyne Poynt Middle School?
179 students attend Pyne Poynt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pyne Poynt Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pyne Poynt Middle School?
Pyne Poynt Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pyne Poynt Middle School offer ?
Pyne Poynt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pyne Poynt Middle School part of?
Pyne Poynt Middle School is part of Camden City School District.

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