McGraw Elementary - Mastery Schools

About Our School

McGraw Elementary serves students from kindergarten through 4th grade in East Camden. Students at our school have the opportunity to advance to East Camden Middle and Mastery High School of Camden, offering them a comprehensive K-12 experience within Mastery Schools. Explore the information below to discover how we ignite students’ enthusiasm for learning while supporting their holistic development in a safe and secure school environment. 

388

Students

K-4

Grades

We offer a rigorous academic curriculum that includes subjects such as math, science, reading, music, art, and more. Our dedicated and highly qualified teachers and staff ensure that all students receive a well-rounded education in a fun and joyful environment. 

We are proud of our educators’ dedication to continuous improvement and student growth. The math and reading growth of McGraw students is above the national median, with many of our students scoring in the 99th percentile compared to their peers nationwide. This success is rooted in our approach of challenging students while offering support to help them develop a love for learning. 

To learn more about Mastery’s academic approach and the range of student supports available, please visit our Academic Program page

We offer dual-language, one-way immersion programs that foster bilingualism and biliteracy in English and Spanish. Under the program, students receive academic instruction in both English and Spanish, enabling them to become bilingual and biliterate learners.

To learn more about the program and other offerings for emergent multilingual learners, please visit our Multilingual Education page.

Every Mastery school has a dedicated school culture team that is responsible for ensuring a positive and safe school community. Our schools observe common rituals, such as morning circles, community meetings, and school events that celebrate the school community and the joy of learning. We also ensure that school rules and values are consistently supported and enforced. Our teachers adopt standard school-wide classroom behavior systems, ensuring that students are held to consistently high expectations. We intentionally create a community that strikes a balance between structure and student independence, allowing schools to feel both orderly and joyful. To learn more about school culture, visit our Student Life page

We offer an aftercare program through Social Responsibility Through Me, which runs from dismissal time to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. For more information on this program, contact our main office at 856-966-8960. 

We also offer enriching extracurricular and athletic programs to support student growth outside of the classroom. Offerings include: 

  • Cooking Club
  • Dance Club
  • Drumming Club
  • Homework Club
  • Sockey
  • STEM Club
  • Tutoring

Mastery’s student uniform consists of a Mastery logo collared shirt, solid-colored pants, Mastery logo sweaters/sweatshirts, closed-toe, flat-soled shoes, and head coverings for religious purposes. Hoodies and t-shirts, regardless of logo, are not permitted. 

Uniforms can be purchased at the school’s main office. For prices and payment options, please contact the main office at 856-966-8960.

Being prepared for school each day is vital to student success. To ensure your student is ready from day one, please review the list of required school supplies.

McGraw Elementary in the news

Pages of possibility: Mastery Schools embarks on literacy journey in K-3 classroom libraries

Pages of possibility: Mastery Schools embarks on literacy journey in K-3 classroom libraries

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Pioneering bilingual program at Mastery Schools of Camden provides students with multiple advantages inside, outside classroom

Pioneering bilingual program at Mastery Schools of Camden provides students with multiple advantages inside, outside classroom

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How to Apply

Now accepting applications for school year 2026-2027

Any student living in Camden is eligible to apply for the lottery at McGraw Elementary. Preference is given to students who live in the East Camden neighborhood and students with siblings currently attending the school. Please use our school finder to identify the Mastery school in your neighborhood.

  • Apply today: Interested families can apply online through the One Camden website. Simply create an account and submit your application by February 13, 2026.
  • Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Please complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will contact you to answer your questions and assist with your application.
  • Looking for a seat for the current school year (2025-2026)? You can still apply online today using the One Camden website. Just look for the 2025-2026 enrollment portal link on the homepage

Our Principal

Danielle Horowitz

Danielle Horowitz is the proud principal of McGraw Elementary. With over a decade of education experience, she started her teaching career as an English teacher in Chile before returning to the United States to teach in Philadelphia. Principal Horowitz’s decision to become an educator was inspired by her mother’s 27-year career as a special education teacher. Before becoming the principal…
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Additional School Leadership

Valerie Passalacqua, Assistant Principal of Operations 

Amira Elsheikh, Assistant Principal of Instruction 

Jeena Joy, Assistant Principal of Instruction 

Melissa Lundstedt, Lead Case Manager 

Giraidy Vasquez, Assistant Principal of School Culture

“At McGraw, we are cultivating a community where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our vision is to create a safe, joyful, and academically rigorous environment that inspires a love for learning and a deep sense of belonging. Together… with families, educators, and the wider community… we’re shaping tomorrow’s leaders, one student at a time.” – Danielle Horowitz, Principal

“From the very first day, McGraw felt like home. The staff welcomed our family with open arms and made us feel like true partners in our child’s education. I always feel heard, supported, and informed—and most importantly, I see my child thriving in a community that truly cares. It’s comforting to know we’re not on this journey alone.”- McGraw Parent

 

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