First State Montessori Academy vs. Newark Charter School
Should I attend First State Montessori Academy or Newark 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
First State Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Newark Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-8, First State Montessori Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 2,458 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Newark Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
600 students
2,458 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
147 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#3 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
75%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
192
Grade 1 Students
85
191
Grade 2 Students
73
188
Grade 3 Students
77
192
Grade 4 Students
74
193
Grade 5 Students
66
193
Grade 6 Students
64
191
Grade 7 Students
47
192
Grade 8 Students
43
193
Grade 9 Students
-
196
Grade 10 Students
-
178
Grade 11 Students
-
183
Grade 12 Students
-
176
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
16%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
18%
12%
% White
69%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
3%
n/a
