North Star Elementary School vs. Newark Charter School
Should I attend North Star Elementary School 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
North Star Elementary School 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 591 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Star Elementary 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 74% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-12
Total Students
591 students
2,458 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
147 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#3 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
75%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
90
192
Grade 1 Students
97
191
Grade 2 Students
100
188
Grade 3 Students
98
192
Grade 4 Students
108
193
Grade 5 Students
98
193
Grade 6 Students
-
191
Grade 7 Students
-
192
Grade 8 Students
-
193
Grade 9 Students
-
196
Grade 10 Students
-
178
Grade 11 Students
-
183
Grade 12 Students
-
176
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
16%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
62%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%