West Park Place Elementary School vs. Newark Charter School
Should I attend West Park Place 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
West Park Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Park Place 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 50-54% (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 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to 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
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-12
Total Students
353 students
2,458 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
147 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8 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)
50-54%
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
70
192
Grade 1 Students
65
191
Grade 2 Students
61
188
Grade 3 Students
46
192
Grade 4 Students
50
193
Grade 5 Students
61
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
15%
16%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
26%
12%
% White
42%
59%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%