Philip's Academy Charter School vs. North Star Academy Charter School
Should you attend Philip's Academy 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.
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(Bottom 50% in NJ)(Top 30% in NJ)
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(Bottom 50% in NJ)
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Top Rankings
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North Star Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Philip's Academy 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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
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
PK-8
K-12
Total Students
639 students
6,352 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
236 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
27:1
Overall Testing Rank
#1339 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)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
18%
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Graduation Rate
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82%
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
60
-
Kindergarten Students
80
479
Grade 1 Students
88
545
Grade 2 Students
79
537
Grade 3 Students
85
543
Grade 4 Students
84
553
Grade 5 Students
44
554
Grade 6 Students
43
545
Grade 7 Students
40
541
Grade 8 Students
36
545
Grade 9 Students
-
440
Grade 10 Students
-
401
Grade 11 Students
-
360
Grade 12 Students
-
309
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
10%
17%
% Black
88%
81%
% White
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1%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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1%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%