Located in this district, NY. Serving grades PK through 12.
Camden Central School District in Oneida County serves about two-thousand students across four schools: two elementary buildings, a middle school, and a high school, enrolling students from pre-K through grade twelve.
The district's most recent state testing shows proficiency rates in the lower range among the county's districts. In elementary grades, about two in five students meet proficiency in math and English language arts; the rates hold roughly steady across grades three through seven, hovering between roughly one-third and two-fifths. In eighth grade, the picture improves noticeably, with just over half of students meeting proficiency in ELA and about half in math. Science proficiency at the tested grades—five and eight—sits around two in five. These results suggest that students in the earlier and middle grades are working below the state proficiency bar, and a parent may want to ask the district about the support structures and interventions in place for students not yet meeting grade-level standards. The fact that eighth grade shows marked improvement may reflect intensive work in middle school or a shift in how students engage with academic content as they move toward high school, a topic worth exploring with administrators.
Chronic absenteeism in the district runs somewhat above the county median, a pattern worth understanding since attendance correlates with academic outcomes. The district spends per student at the upper range for Oneida County, suggesting resource commitment to the schools, though spending level alone does not determine outcomes.
The district has recently undergone significant leadership changes in its facilities and budget structure. In December 2025, voters approved a major capital project to fund upgrades, additions, and renovations across nearly all district buildings, including both elementary schools, the middle and high schools, the district office, and the maintenance and bus facilities. The project is funded through a property tax levy, subject to available state aid. In May 2025, voters also adopted a 2025-26 budget and approved the establishment of a Capital Reserve Fund, creating an ongoing mechanism to save for future facility needs. These votes reflect community investment in the district's physical infrastructure and long-term planning.
The district operates as a Connected Community School, meaning it partners with local agencies, services, organizations, and businesses to bring wraparound supports into the schools, such as free grocery pick-ups and family programming. This community-schools model is a structural commitment to addressing student and family needs beyond academics and is a defining characteristic of how the district approaches support.
The student body is predominantly white, with small populations of students identifying as Hispanic, two or more races, Black, and American Indian or Alaska Native. Enrollment data on students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, English learners, and those receiving special education services was not available, so parents should ask the district directly about the prevalence of these populations and the supports available. No graduation rate was reported in the data provided; parents should ask the district for that information and for specifics about college and career pathways available in the high school.
The Camden area where most of the district's students live has seen steady housing value appreciation over the past year, and mortgage affordability remains modest relative to national benchmarks. The local unemployment rate sits near four percent, consistent with regional conditions.
Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.
4 schools are officially reported under this district.
| ZIP | City | Value | YoY | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13316 | Camden | $193K | +9.1% | 54.5% |
| 13471 | Taberg | $180K | +8.5% | 15.6% |
| 13308 | Blossvale | $221K | +8.8% | 9.0% |
| 13437 | Redfield | $133K | +9.4% | 7.8% |
| 13042 | Cleveland | $242K | +8.3% | 5.7% |
| 13367 | Lowville | $199K | +5.1% | 3.0% |
| 13325 | Constableville | $170K | +2.7% | 1.1% |
| 13493 | Williamstown | $171K | +11.7% | 0.1% |
| 13054 | Durhamville | $214K | +7.8% | 0.1% |
| 13157 | Sylvan Beach | $211K | +3.3% | 0.1% |
| 13162 | Verona Beach | $214K | +12.2% | 0.0% |
Officially reported figures, 2024-25.