Discovery Charter School vs. North Star Charter School
Should I attend Discovery Charter School or North Star Charter School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Discovery Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
North Star Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 101 students in grades 4-8, Discovery 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 6,287 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Star 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 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
4-8
K-12
Total Students
101 students
6,287 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
333 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1343 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1168 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Graduation Rate
n/a
88%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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529
Grade 1 Students
-
543
Grade 2 Students
-
544
Grade 3 Students
-
552
Grade 4 Students
12
556
Grade 5 Students
23
544
Grade 6 Students
20
547
Grade 7 Students
25
539
Grade 8 Students
21
458
Grade 9 Students
-
468
Grade 10 Students
-
401
Grade 11 Students
-
349
Grade 12 Students
-
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
18%
% Black
93%
80%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%
