KIPP Camden: Lanning Square Middle

525 Clinton St

Overview

KIPP Lanning Square Middle School (KLSM) is KIPP NJ’s first middle school in Camden. In addition to a rigorous academic experience, students have the opportunity to join numerous after school programs that grow their many talents. Each day at KLSM, scholars realize their true potential both in and out of the classroom as one team, one family, to change the face of Camden.

Renaissance
(5-8)
  • 525 Clinton St
  • 856-966-9600

Overall School Quality Score

High Quality (5 Stars)
Approaching High Quality (4 Stars)
Middle Quality (3 Stars)
Approaching Middle Quality (2 Stars)
Low Quality (1 Stars)

Student Growth Score (50% of Total)

School Growth ELA

School Growth Math

School Growth = 50
In 2023-24 students improved from the prior year above the typical range (40-60), compared to similar students, and above the statewide average (50).
Median Student Growth Percentile: How students progressed year to year, compared to students with similar starting scores.

Source: NJDOE Performance Reports.

Proficiency on NJSLA Score (40% of Total)

ELA Proficiency 2024

School

Citywide

State

Math Proficiency 2024

School

Citywide

State

Proficiency: The percent of students meeting expectations for their grade level on state assessments.

Source: NJDOE Assessment Reports.

Absenteeism Score (10% of Total)

Absenteeism 2023-24

% Chronically Absent

School

41%

City Wide

32%

State

14%
Chronically Absent: Percent of students absent 18 or more days in a school year, or 10% or more days.

Source: NJDOE Performance Reports.

For additional data visit https://www.nj.gov/education/spr/ or contact the school.

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