Discovery Charter School vs. North Star Academy Charter School
Should you attend Discovery 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
School
Top Rankings
Discovery Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
North Star Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 99 students in grades 4-8, Discovery 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Serving 6,714 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 47% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 35:1 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 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
4-8
K-12
Total Students
99 students
6,714 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
190 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
35:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#693 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
18%
Graduation Rate
n/a
88%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
542
Grade 1 Students
-
575
Grade 2 Students
-
560
Grade 3 Students
-
571
Grade 4 Students
14
554
Grade 5 Students
24
562
Grade 6 Students
23
576
Grade 7 Students
22
565
Grade 8 Students
16
563
Grade 9 Students
-
516
Grade 10 Students
-
422
Grade 11 Students
-
368
Grade 12 Students
-
340
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
16%
% Black
82%
81%
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%