The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (09-10)
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(09-10)49%
21%
Black
(09-10)51%
17%
White
(09-10)n/a
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
93%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
4%
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend So Camden Alternative School?
45 students attend So Camden Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of So Camden Alternative School students are Black, and 49% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does So Camden Alternative School offer ?
So Camden Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is So Camden Alternative School part of?
So Camden Alternative School is part of Camden City School District.
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