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Best Schools in 08102, NJ
08102, NJ has 9 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,664 students. On average they score 12% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 08102 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08102, NJ
The top high schools in 08102, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camden City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 514 Students
2. Camden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camden City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 421 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08102, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08102, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cooper's Poynt Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camden City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 400 Students
2. Forest Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camden City School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 365 Students
3. Veterans Memorial Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camden City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 358 Students
4. Holy Name School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Name School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 143 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08102, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08102, NJ has a total population of 8,442 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08102, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08102, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08102, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08102, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08102, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08102, NJ
How many schools are in 08102, NJ?
08102, NJ has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,664 students in total.
How do schools in 08102 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 08102 score 12% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 08102 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08102?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations