Marion T. Academy Charter School (Closed 2009)
Marion T. Academy Charter School served 559 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 559 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 18% |
| Black | 96% | 30% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion T. Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marion T. Academy Charter School is Howard High School Of Technology (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Edison (thomas A.) Charter School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stubbs (frederick Douglass) Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Stubbs (frederick Douglass) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 283 students
0.3 miles
1100 North Pine Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4175 0.3 K-5 283 - Wilmington Edison (thomas A.) Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 732 students
0.4 miles
2200 North Locust Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101 0.4 K-8 732 - Wilmington Howard High School Of Technology Vocational School
Grades: 8-12 | 848 students
0.4 miles
401 East 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5400 0.4 8-12 848 - Wilmington Bancroft Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 286 students
0.5 miles
700 North Lombard Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4102 0.5 PK-5 286 - Wilmington Great Oaks Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-10 | 448 students
0.5 miles
1200 North French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110 0.5 6-10 448
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