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Marion P. Thomas Charter School
School · Marion P. Thomas Charter School · Newark, NJ
A charter school in Newark, NJ where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
- Math 16% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marion P. Thomas Charter School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 57 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marion P. Thomas Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,397
Median home value
$259,300
Median rent
$1,289/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
23.4%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 6,476 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood School - NorthEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | 1.0 mi | 1,076 | Compare → |
| Great Oaks Legacy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,124 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 109 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,849NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Marion P. Thomas Charter School is listed in Marion P. Thomas Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Marion P. Thomas Charter School is a public school in Newark, NJ, part of Marion P. Thomas Charter School, serving approximately 1,393 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,457 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion P. Thomas Charter School
What grades does Marion P. Thomas Charter School serve?
Marion P. Thomas Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Marion P. Thomas Charter School?
Marion P. Thomas Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion P. Thomas Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion P. Thomas Charter School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion P. Thomas Charter School rank in NJ?
Marion P. Thomas Charter School ranks #1,457 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Marion P. Thomas Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion P. Thomas Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marion P. Thomas Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion P. Thomas Charter School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marion P. Thomas Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Marion P. Thomas Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Marion P. Thomas Charter School a Title I school?
No, Marion P. Thomas Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion P. Thomas Charter School?
31.4% of students at Marion P. Thomas Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (973) 621-0060
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07103)
- 36,733
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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