Marion T. Academy Charter School serves 559 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
559 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
96%
31%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marion T. Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marion T. Academy Charter School?
559 students attend Marion T. Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Marion T. Academy Charter School students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion T. Academy Charter School?
Marion T. Academy Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marion T. Academy Charter School offer ?
Marion T. Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Marion T. Academy Charter School part of?
Marion T. Academy Charter School is part of Marion T. Academy Charter School District.
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