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 643 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 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 3,047 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 61% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
643 students
3,047 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
184 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
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
77
244
Grade 1 Students
79
241
Grade 2 Students
77
243
Grade 3 Students
79
244
Grade 4 Students
72
245
Grade 5 Students
79
244
Grade 6 Students
66
251
Grade 7 Students
61
243
Grade 8 Students
53
244
Grade 9 Students
-
255
Grade 10 Students
-
231
Grade 11 Students
-
190
Grade 12 Students
-
172
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
18%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
19%
15%
% White
70%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
3%
n/a
