Great Oaks Legacy Charter School vs. North Star Charter School
Should I attend Great Oaks Legacy 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
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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 1,985 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Great Oaks Legacy 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 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
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
PK-12
K-12
Total Students
1,985 students
6,287 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
333 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1426 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)
19%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
59
-
Kindergarten Students
155
529
Grade 1 Students
159
543
Grade 2 Students
145
544
Grade 3 Students
146
552
Grade 4 Students
160
556
Grade 5 Students
120
544
Grade 6 Students
189
547
Grade 7 Students
193
539
Grade 8 Students
143
458
Grade 9 Students
89
468
Grade 10 Students
82
401
Grade 11 Students
75
349
Grade 12 Students
71
257
Ungraded Students
199
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
18%
% Black
88%
80%
% White
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%