East Camden Middle - Mastery Schools

Limited Seats Available for SY 2026-2027

East Camden Middle is still accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Any student living in Camden is eligible to apply for the lottery. Preference is given to students who live in the East Camden neighborhood and students with siblings currently attending the school. 

How to Apply

Step 1: Visit the One Camden website. 

Step 2: Log in or create an account. 

Step 3: Complete the application and select Mastery East Camden Middle. 

Questions? Complete and submit this form, and one of our Enrollment Coordinators will contact you within 48 hours to answer your questions and assist you with your application

About Our School

East Camden Middle serves students in 5th through 8th grades in East Camden. Students at our school have the opportunity to advance to Mastery High School of Camden after completing 8th grade, 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.

340

Students

5-8

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

At East Camden Middle, the STEM program provides students with real-world, hands-on learning experiences that foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Students engage in engineering, robotics, coding, design challenges, and STEM-integrated learning that encourages innovation both inside and outside the classroom.

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 after-school program through Social Responsibility Through Me, which empowers students with the skills they need to become leaders in their communities. For more information about the program, please contact the main office at 856-966-5111.

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

  • Art Club
  • Baseball
  • Boys and Girls Basketball
  • Co-ed Cheerleading
  • Cooking
  • Dance
  • Fitness
  • Co-ed Flag Football
  • Girl’s World
  • Homework Club
  • Robotics
  • Boys Soccer
  • Softball
  • Student Council
  • Co-ed Outdoor Track + Field
  • Tutoring
  • Co-ed Volleyball
  • Yearbook Club

Mastery’s student uniform consists of a Mastery logo collared shirt, black or blue pants only, 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 from the main office or Uniform City located at 721 Broadway in Camden. For more information on purchasing uniforms, please contact the main office at 856-966-5111.

 

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.

East Camden Middle in the news

Social Responsibility Through Me, Junior League of Philadelphia team up to teach Mastery students about healthy eating

Social Responsibility Through Me, Junior League of Philadelphia team up to teach Mastery students about healthy eating

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Trailblazing STEAM program at Mastery East Camden Middle encourages advanced learning, preparation for high-demand careers

Trailblazing STEAM program at Mastery East Camden Middle encourages advanced learning, preparation for high-demand careers

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Our Principal

Lynette Padin-Reyes

Lynette Padin-Reyes is the proud principal of East Camden Middle. Throughout her career in education, she has served in various roles, including teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal. After graduating from high school, she felt unprepared with the skills necessary for success. This experience ignited her passion for serving youth. Principal Reyes is dedicated to providing a world-class education and…
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Additional School Leadership

Caprice Carter, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Melanie McGovern, Assistant Principal of Operations

Yartiza Pena-Williams, Assistant Principal of School Culture

Colleen Mekosh, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services

 

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