Discovery Charter School vs. North Star Academy Charter School
Should you attend Discovery Charter School or North Star Academy Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
North Star Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 105 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 6,352 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Star Academy Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
4-8
K-12
Total Students
105 students
6,352 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
236 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#735 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
18%
Graduation Rate
n/a
82%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
479
Grade 1 Students
-
545
Grade 2 Students
-
537
Grade 3 Students
-
543
Grade 4 Students
15
553
Grade 5 Students
22
554
Grade 6 Students
22
545
Grade 7 Students
22
541
Grade 8 Students
24
545
Grade 9 Students
-
440
Grade 10 Students
-
401
Grade 11 Students
-
360
Grade 12 Students
-
309
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
17%
% Black
91%
81%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
