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School Comparison

Marion P. Thomas Charter School
vs.
North Star Academy Charter School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School
North Star Academy Charter School
  • North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher chronically absent students than Marion P. Thomas Charter School (1,536 vs. 413).
  • North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher sat/act participation than Marion P. Thomas Charter School (572 vs. 0).
  • North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Marion P. Thomas Charter School (320 vs. 8).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher chronically absent students than Marion P. Thomas Charter School (1,536 vs. 413).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher graduating cohort than Marion P. Thomas Charter School (304 vs. 135).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher sat/act participation than Marion P. Thomas Charter School (572 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Marion P. Thomas Charter School (320 vs. 8).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Marion P. Thomas Charter School (14 vs. 3).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at North Star Academy Charter School

3 metrics were reported by North Star Academy Charter School. Comparable data for Marion P. Thomas Charter School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
88%
AP courses offered
23
AP enrollment
808

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
$25,633.26
North Star Academy Charter School
$23,295.75
Local revenue share
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
66.1%
North Star Academy Charter School
75.1%
State revenue share
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
15.1%
North Star Academy Charter School
7.1%
Federal revenue share
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
18.8%
North Star Academy Charter School
17.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
31.4%
North Star Academy Charter School
24.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Essex County
$76,712
Essex County
$76,712
Poverty rate
Essex County
15%
Essex County
15%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Essex County
37.9%
Essex County
37.9%
Unemployment rate
Essex County
5.5%
Essex County
5.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.