North Star Elementary School vs. Newark Charter School
Should you attend North Star Elementary School 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
North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-12
Total Students
610 students
2,987 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
177 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#3 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
96
244
Grade 1 Students
98
241
Grade 2 Students
106
243
Grade 3 Students
104
244
Grade 4 Students
104
243
Grade 5 Students
102
244
Grade 6 Students
-
244
Grade 7 Students
-
245
Grade 8 Students
-
244
Grade 9 Students
-
240
Grade 10 Students
-
198
Grade 11 Students
-
173
Grade 12 Students
-
184
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
18%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
59%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
