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 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Star Elementary 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 69% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 3,109 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 66% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-12
Total Students
589 students
3,109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
190 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#4 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
66%
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
75
242
Grade 1 Students
84
243
Grade 2 Students
115
243
Grade 3 Students
96
243
Grade 4 Students
105
242
Grade 5 Students
114
246
Grade 6 Students
-
244
Grade 7 Students
-
250
Grade 8 Students
-
244
Grade 9 Students
-
247
Grade 10 Students
-
248
Grade 11 Students
-
227
Grade 12 Students
-
190
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
18%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
57%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%