Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.

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Camden, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 68/100 ranks Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. #109 of 586 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $26,090 per pupil, Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. ranks #265 of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,880
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$26,090
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. operates 1 public schools serving 2,880 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Camden County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,090 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 4.5% local, 83.1% state, and 12.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 68/100, ranked #109 of 586 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 478.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 22.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% African American, 1.0% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Mastery Schools of Camden Inc., enrolling 2,873 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. accounts for 99.8% of all Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. a distant remainder — means Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. reports 86.2% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. student-counselor ratio is 479:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. chronic absenteeism rate is 22.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. is typically wider than the Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.3%
Federal
83.1%
State
4.5%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
109 / 586
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Mastery Schools of Camden Inc..

White 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
African American 18.9%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 1.5%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
478.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.

School Enrollment
Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.
2,873

How Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
West Deptford Township School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Delran Township School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Cinnaminson Township School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Manchester Township School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Hamilton Township School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in New Jersey

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 2,880 students.

How much does Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. spend per student?

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. spends $26,090 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #109 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. students are 77.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% African American, 1.0% White, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #109 out of 586 districts in New Jersey.