Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab 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 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (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 Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
78%
34%
Black
19%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School?
452 students attend Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School?
Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School offer ?
Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School part of?
Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School is part of Camden City School District.
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