Edison (thomas A.) Charter School
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(302)778-1101
- Edison (thomas A.) Charter School serves 739 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
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Edison (thomas A.) Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Edison (thomas A.) Charter School's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 739 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Edison (thomas A.) Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edison (thomas A.) Charter School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #166 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 17% |
| Black | 98% | 30% |
| White | n/a | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edison (thomas A.) Charter School is Howard High School Of Technology (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Prestige Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Prestige Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 143 students
0.4 miles
1121 Thatcher Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302)762-3240 0.4 5-8 143 - Wilmington Howard High School Of Technology Vocational School
Grades: 8-12 | 860 students
0.5 miles
401 East 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302)571-5400 0.5 8-12 860 - Wilmington Stubbs (frederick Douglass) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 324 students
0.5 miles
1100 North Pine Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302)429-4175 0.5 K-5 324 - Wilmington East Side Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 446 students
0.6 miles
3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302)762-5834 0.6 PK-8 446 - Wilmington Great Oaks Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-10 | 343 students
0.6 miles
1200 North French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302)660-4790 0.6 6-10 343
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