Newark Charter School
Tel:
(302)369-2001
- Newark Charter School serves 2,354 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Newark Charter School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Newark Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Newark Charter School's student population of 2,354 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 143 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2010, 2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 2,354 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 143 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Newark Charter School is ranked within the top 5% of all 209 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Newark Charter School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3 out of 209 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 14% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 17% |
| Black | 11% | 30% |
| White | 65% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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| Graduation Rate (16-17) | ≥95% | 87% |
| 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 | Newark Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Newark Charter School is Newark High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gauger-cobbs Middle School (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Park Place Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark West Park Place Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 346 students
1.1 miles
193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711
(302)454-2290 1.1 K-5 346 - Newark Downes (john R.) Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 486 students
1.4 miles
220 Casho Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302)454-2133 1.4 PK-5 486 - Newark Mcvey (joseph M.) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 394 students
1.6 miles
908 Janice Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302)454-2145 1.6 K-5 394 - Elkton Cecil Manor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 424 students
2.3 miles
971 Elk Mills Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410)996-5090 2.3 PK-5 424 - Newark Newark High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,131 student
2.5 miles
750 East Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302)631-4700 2.5 9-12 1,131
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