Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School's student population of 632 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
97%
31%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School is ranked #199 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School often compared to?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Side Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School?
632 students attend Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School offer ?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School part of?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School is part of Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School District.
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