Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Veterans Memorial 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 2% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Veterans Memorial Family School serves the northeast area of Camden, NJ, covering approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5-10 minutes, with the farthest distance to the zone's edge being around 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Veterans Memorial Family School's student population of 474 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Family School is 0.29, 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
#2184 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
4%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 22-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 Veterans Memorial Family School's ranking?
Veterans Memorial Family School is ranked #2184 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Veterans Memorial Family School often compared to?
Veterans Memorial Family Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School, Thomas H. Dudley Family School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Family School?
474 students attend Veterans Memorial Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Veterans Memorial Family School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial Family School?
Veterans Memorial Family School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial Family School offer ?
Veterans Memorial Family School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans Memorial Family School part of?
Veterans Memorial Family School is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Veterans Memorial Family School located?
Veterans Memorial Family School is located in the Cramer Hill neighborhood of Camden, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Cramer Hill.
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