Marion P. Thomas Charter School
NEWARK, NJ · Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Regular public school · Charter · Grades PK-12 · City, large
23rd of 29 New Jersey schools statewide · better than 21%· Stable
125 SUSSEX AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07103
(973)621-0060NCES ID 340002200285Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Marion P. Thomas Charter School 23rd of 29 New Jersey schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 21% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 21th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 644 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,393 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1999, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.8% | 81.2% | ▼ 15.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 16.5% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1999. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $402K in zip 07103 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Marion P. Thomas Charter School
- #6North Star Academy Charter SchoolNorth Star Academy Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter6th of 29
ELA 67% ▲28 · Math 49% ▲35Compare - #17Great Oaks Legacy Charter SchoolGreat Oaks Legacy Charter School · 1.1 mi away · charter17th of 29
ELA 46% ▲7 · Math 23% ▲9Compare - –John F. Kennedy SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.1 mi awayCompare
- #28Newark School of Fashion & DesignNewark Public School District · 2.1 mi away28th of 29
ELA 19% ▼20 · Math 10% ▼4Compare - #20Gateway Academy Charter SchoolGateway Academy Charter School · 2.1 mi away · charter20th of 29
ELA 40% ▲1 · Math 18% ▲4Compare - #13TEAM Academy Charter SchoolTEAM Academy Charter School · 2.7 mi away · charter13th of 29
ELA 44% ▲5 · Math 33% ▲19Compare - #16Newark Sch of Data Science and Information TechnologyNewark Public School District · 3 mi away16th of 29
ELA 48% ▲9 · Math 23% ▲9Compare - –Augusta Preschool AcademyIrvington Public School District · 3 mi awayCompare
What school district is Marion P. Thomas Charter School in?
Marion P. Thomas Charter School is part of the Marion P. Thomas Charter School district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is Marion P. Thomas Charter School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Marion P. Thomas Charter School 23rd of 29 New Jersey schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Marion P. Thomas Charter School?
Black 81%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 1% (1,393 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Marion P. Thomas Charter School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07103 is $402K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.