Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.

Camden, New Jersey — 1 schools

2,880
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$24,215
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. operates 1 public schools serving 2,880 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,873 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Camden County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,215 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 4.5% local, 83.1% state, and 12.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 56/100, ranked #226 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 478.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, 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.

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. accounts for 100.0% of all Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 86.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.3%
Federal
83.1%
State
4.5%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
226 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Camden County county, where this district is located.

$1,397
Studio/mo
$1,520
1 BR/mo
$1,810
2 BR/mo
$2,170
3 BR/mo
$2,423
4 BR/mo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. spends $24,215 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #226 in New Jersey.

What is the average rent near Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Camden County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 56/100, ranking #226 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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