Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John Greenleaf Whittier 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 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 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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
11%
Hispanic
34%
34%
Black
65%
14%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Camden City School District
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 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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