KIPP Camden: Sumner Elementary

1600 S 8th St

Overview

KIPP Sumner Academy is a community school grounded in honoring the traditions of Camden and the pursuit of a world class education for all children. We believe opportunities to learn and grow should engage the whole child and support the intellectual power of each student. Students will leave our school equipped with the necessary skills required to navigate their educational journeys and future careers.

Renaissance
(K-3)
  • 1600 S 8th St
  • 856-263-6240

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.

Join us at the Camden City Wide School Fair!

  • Saturday, January 24, 2026 10am - 3pm
  • The Kroc Center | 1865 Harrison Ave. Camden, NJ 08105