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Maurice J. Moyer Academy

Charter | 6-12 | 202 students

 

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Posted October 23, 2012

I see where the Principle as well as the Vice Principle are trying to get more involved with parents as well as students to encourage not only a better school to learn in, but a better enviorment to learn in. Overall i believe it is up to the PARENTS to help encourage their kids to be the best they can be in school as well as life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2011

DONT GO TO MOYER EVER........The teachers are so unorganizied,and dont comunicate with parents at all....not onlt that but behavior wise the school is terrible,always fights and drama..parents and students i strongly advise that you dont go moyer academy ....IT NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN !!!!!! -signed a former MJM student


Posted June 13, 2011

This school needs to be closed. Staff is as bad as the children. No control in this school, worst decision I could have made to send my children here. If you really care about the quality of education your child receives then choose another school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

Maurice J. Moyer Academy was out of control. The staff was very unprofessional and the principal was unable tomanage his staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2010

moyer academy is an ok-great school. it helps the kids including me realize why we are here today. It's because we dont have any where else to go. MJM takes in students form all over the state of Delaware and strive to help them succeed. It isn't up to the school to get their act together, it's the students. Teaches are wondeful and can only take so much. To the parents on this blog if it's the 'worst' school ever than remove your child and you won't have to worry about the 'mess' or 'ineffective' staff. I can tell you this, MJM changed my life and made me a better person. Think about what you say or how you judge something before you attend the their presence.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 30, 2010

The teachers that have teached in MJM over the past 3 years are effective and professional with their students and parents. This school thrives on helping childern to get there life back on track and to enhance their skills for higher learning. I regret that some parents think MJM is a joke, but if they are not satisfied, Move on and I hope your child better in the next school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2010

Stay away from this school unreliable bus service. Change staff frequently. Worst school i every picked in my life. Hope they shut this school down too ghetto
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 75% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
33%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

38 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

46 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
n/a
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
26%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

89 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
n/a
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
25%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

81 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
30%

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2009.

90 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
10%

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
17%

2008

 
 
17%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2009.

91 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
n/a
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 55% in 2009.

56 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
5%

2008

 
 
<5%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2008.

40 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
n/a
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 57% in 2009.

35 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
14%

2008

 
 
13%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

30 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
26%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
n/a
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

Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2009.

31 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
16%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 46% in 2009.

32 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
6%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
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 Students46%
Female39%
Male50%
African American46%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I46%
Regular ed54%
Proficient in English47%
Not migrant46%

Reading

All Students66%
Femalen/a
Male54%
African American66%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I66%
Regular ed69%
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%
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 Students44%
Female52%
Male35%
African American43%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I44%
Regular ed47%
Proficient in English44%
Not migrant44%

Reading

All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
African American63%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I63%
Regular ed62%
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant63%
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 Students22%
Female22%
Male22%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status19%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I22%
Special ed6%
Regular ed26%
Proficient in English22%
Not migrant22%

Reading

All Students46%
Female58%
Male31%
African American46%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I46%
Regular ed48%
Proficient in English46%
Not migrant46%

Science

All Students11%
Female13%
Male10%
African American12%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status10%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I11%
Special ed6%
Regular ed12%
Proficient in English11%
Not migrant11%

Social Studies

All Students17%
Female21%
Male12%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status16%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I17%
Special ed6%
Regular ed19%
Proficient in English17%
Not migrant17%

Writing

All Students60%
Female69%
Male50%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I60%
Special ed29%
Regular ed68%
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant60%
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 Students5%
Female<5%
Male7%
African American<5%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status<5%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I5%
Special ed<5%
Regular ed8%
Proficient in English5%
Not migrant5%

Reading

All Students36%
Female48%
Male25%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I36%
Regular ed36%
Proficient in English36%
Not migrant36%
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 Students14%
Female6%
Male24%
African American12%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status17%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I14%
Special edn/a
Regular ed18%
Proficient in English14%
Not migrant14%

Reading

All Students40%
Female27%
Male53%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status36%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I40%
Regular ed44%
Proficient in English40%
Not migrant40%

Writing

All Students71%
Female59%
Male82%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I71%
Special edn/a
Regular ed78%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%
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

Science

All Students16%
Female12%
Malen/a
African American16%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status15%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I16%
Regular ed19%
Proficient in English16%
Not migrant16%

Social Studies

All Students6%
Female6%
Male7%
African American6%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status<5%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I6%
Regular ed7%
Proficient in English6%
Not migrant6%
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 98% 32%
Hispanic 2% 12%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
White 0% 50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/A48%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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