Serving 1,362 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Marion P. Thomas 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 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marion P. Thomas Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Marion P. Thomas Charter School's student population of 1,362 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marion P. Thomas Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1853 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
88%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion P. Thomas Charter School's ranking?
Marion P. Thomas Charter School is ranked #1853 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion P. Thomas Charter School?
The graduation rate of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Marion P. Thomas Charter School?
1,362 students attend Marion P. Thomas Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Marion P. Thomas Charter School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion P. Thomas Charter School?
Marion P. Thomas Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marion P. Thomas Charter School offer ?
Marion P. Thomas Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Marion P. Thomas Charter School part of?
Marion P. Thomas Charter School is part of Marion P. Thomas Charter School District.
School Reviews
5 7/27/2012
The school has abundant resources for the students and the staff are engaged in making sure the students are challenged. I have two children who attended MPTCS and they continue to be excellent students in HS.
5 4/2/2008
The Reader's and Writer's Workshop along with hundreds of manipulatives for math and fuzzy math in the program makes this school and school of excellence!!!!! Go Tigers!
2 11/8/2007
The academic programs at this school are not good and better teaching is found at newark public schools. The extracurricular activities do not challenge the students and neither does the classes. The teachers are nice to students and seem well educated. Parent involvment is very low. The parents don't seem to really be involved in the students work. The school has a somewhat clean environment.
5 5/1/2007
marion p thmas is awonderful school for children. i would recoommend any and every parent to go to the school. the teachers would give your child the best education they would need in life. they also would help your chid get in to one of the good schools in newark so let your come i know i been here sense k and they are good to you.
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