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Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School

Charter | K-8 | 755 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 12, 2012

Excellent adimistration and staff who genuniely care for their students. When you walk though the school, you can observe great teaching.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 14, 2009

This school is great i have been there since kindergarden and it has shown me nothing but love and dicipline. I have come a long way and i am achieving alot. It has great programs and excellent staff i recommand this school to anybody who's lokking for a bright future like me.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 9, 2009

This is a horrible school with the most negative teachers that I have ever seen in my life. I think this school needs to be investigated and closed down. The kids are really not being educated properly at all. The most non professional people that I have ever seen.


Posted April 10, 2008

My daughter is my first and only school aged child, so i don't have any school to compare it to. I think Thomas Edison is a great school with wonderful teachers. She has homework every night and looks forward to doing it. I also appreciate the fact that kindergarteners are subject to detention for bad behavior. It teaches children that bad behavior has a consequence. I would recommend this school to anyone in the district. Thank you 'Thomas Edison' for giving my daughter a wonderful (first year of school) experience!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2007

I really like the school and the programs it offers to students I like the fact that there is consistency with the homework and school days it gives more time for learning and less time for slacking with the students
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.

104 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

101 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
54%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

108 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

103 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

111 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
31%

2007

 
 
30%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

97 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

94 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

86 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
43%

2007

 
 
34%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
30%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

74 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

72 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

73 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
30%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

47 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

59 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

56 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
42%

2007

 
 
27%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 55% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
42%

2007

 
 
44%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female84%
Male80%
African American82%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I83%
Regular ed82%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

Reading

All Students65%
Female68%
Male62%
African American65%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I65%
Regular ed65%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students48%
Female47%
Male49%
African American49%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I48%
Regular ed50%
Proficient in English48%
Not migrant48%

Reading

All Students35%
Female41%
Male29%
African American35%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status34%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I35%
Regular ed34%
Proficient in English35%
Not migrant35%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students62%
Female59%
Male66%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I62%
Regular ed62%
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant62%

Reading

All Students49%
Female55%
Male41%
African American51%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I49%
Regular ed51%
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant49%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female64%
Male66%
African American63%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I65%
Special edn/a
Regular ed70%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%

Reading

All Students73%
Female75%
Male70%
African American72%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I73%
Regular ed75%
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant73%

Writing

All Students53%
Female62%
Male41%
African American52%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I53%
Regular ed57%
Proficient in English53%
Not migrant53%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students70%
Female74%
Male67%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I70%
Regular ed72%
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%

Reading

All Students69%
Female77%
Male62%
African American69%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I69%
Regular ed70%
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant69%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students52%
Female59%
Male38%
African American53%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I52%
Regular ed55%
Proficient in English52%
Not migrant52%

Reading

All Students74%
Female74%
Male75%
African American74%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I74%
Regular ed77%
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
Female62%
Male65%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I63%
Special edn/a
Regular ed69%
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant63%

Reading

All Students64%
Female65%
Male64%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I64%
Regular ed68%
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant64%

Science

All Students25%
Female32%
Male15%
African American24%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status22%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I25%
Special edn/a
Regular ed28%
Proficient in English26%
Not migrant25%

Social Studies

All Students23%
Female35%
Male8%
African American22%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status14%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I23%
Special edn/a
Regular ed26%
Proficient in English24%
Not migrant23%

Writing

All Students75%
Female76%
Male73%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I75%
Special edn/a
Regular ed81%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 94% 33%
Hispanic 6% 11%
White 1% 52%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 88%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2200 North Locust St
Wilmington, DE 19802
Phone: (302) 778-1101

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