Top Rankings
Newark Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 3,109 students in Newark Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Delaware.
Public School in Newark Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
1 School
237 Schools
# Students
3,109 Students
142,156 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
9,631 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newark Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 42 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
21%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
20%
% Black
15%
31%
% White
53%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,701 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,182 is less than the state median of $18,361. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,701
$20,276
Spending / Student
$11,182
$18,361
Best Newark Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Gr: K-12 | 3,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newark Charter School District?
Newark Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 3,109 students.
What is the rank of Newark Charter School District?
Newark Charter School District is ranked #2 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Delaware school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newark Charter School District?
53% of Newark Charter School District students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newark Charter School District?
Newark Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What is Newark Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,182 is less than the state median of $18,361. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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