Marion P. Thomas Charter School vs. North Star Academy Charter School
Should you attend Marion P. Thomas Charter School or North Star Academy 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
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Top Rankings
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North Star Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,393 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Marion P. Thomas Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Serving 6,476 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Star Academy Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-12
Total Students
1,393 students
6,476 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
250 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2027 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#735 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
18%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
114
-
Kindergarten Students
72
526
Grade 1 Students
59
544
Grade 2 Students
68
545
Grade 3 Students
77
553
Grade 4 Students
93
546
Grade 5 Students
97
558
Grade 6 Students
100
559
Grade 7 Students
89
537
Grade 8 Students
130
552
Grade 9 Students
164
483
Grade 10 Students
132
374
Grade 11 Students
120
359
Grade 12 Students
78
340
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
15%
% Black
81%
82%
% White
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
12%
