First State Montessori Academy vs. Newark Charter School
Should you attend First State Montessori Academy or Newark Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
First State Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Newark Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 629 students in grades Kindergarten-8, First State Montessori Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 2,987 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Newark Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
629 students
2,987 students


% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%


Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
177 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#3 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
68%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
74%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%


Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a

Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
79
244
Grade 1 Students
77
241
Grade 2 Students
80
243
Grade 3 Students
73
244
Grade 4 Students
79
243
Grade 5 Students
78
244
Grade 6 Students
65
244
Grade 7 Students
56
245
Grade 8 Students
42
244
Grade 9 Students
-
240
Grade 10 Students
-
198
Grade 11 Students
-
173
Grade 12 Students
-
184
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
18%


% Hispanic
2%
8%


% Black
19%
14%


% White
68%
54%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%


Diversity Score
0.50
0.65


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
6%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
3%
n/a
