Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.

www.masterynj.org

2,880 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. is a network of public charter schools operating within the Camden City School District in New Jersey. Founded on the "Mastery" educational model, the organization focuses on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to close the achievement gap for students in urban communities. The schools emphasize a structured, high-expectations environment where academic mastery is prioritized, and students are supported through personalized instruction and consistent character development.

By operating multiple campuses across the city, Mastery Schools of Camden aims to provide local families with high-quality alternatives to traditional public schooling. The network is known for its data-driven approach to instruction and a strong school culture that stresses safety, discipline, and long-term academic success. As a tuition-free public charter, the institution remains deeply integrated into the Camden community, working to ensure that its graduates are well-prepared for the demands of higher education and professional careers.

2,880

Total Students

207.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	2,056
Black	708
Asian	18
Two or More	48
American Indian	30
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
2,056 (71.4 %)
Black
708 (24.6 %)
Two or More
48 (1.7 %)
American Indian
30 (1.0 %)
White
19 (0.7 %)
Asian
18 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.
Phone:	(856)726-0027
Website:	http://www.masterynj.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	2,880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	207.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,547
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	188

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 204

Grade 1 237

Grade 2 218

Grade 3 238

Grade 4 235

Grade 5 228

Grade 6 242

Grade 7 247

Grade 8 246

Grade 9 228

Grade 10 191