Marion P. Thomas Charter School

www.mptcs.org/

Charter School 1,410 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Marion P. Thomas Charter School (MPTCS) is a prominent network of public charter schools located in Newark, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principle of providing high-quality educational opportunities within the local community, the school emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. By focusing on a holistic approach to learning, MPTCS aims to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to become responsible, contributing citizens in their communities.

The institution is recognized for its dedication to fostering a supportive and structured environment that addresses the diverse needs of Newark’s urban student population. Through a curriculum that balances core academics with enrichment programs, the school strives to close the achievement gap and empower students to reach their full potential. Located in the heart of Newark, MPTCS remains deeply committed to its founding mission of academic excellence and community upliftment, serving as a pillar of educational choice for families in the region.

1,410

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	265
Black	1,108
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

Black
1,108 (78.7%)
Hispanic
265 (18.8%)
Two or More
19 (1.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
White
3 (0.2%)
Asian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Phone:	(973)621-0060
Website:	http://www.mptcs.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	913
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 101

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 105

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 91

Grade 9 183

Grade 10 149

Grade 11 114

Grade 12 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	101
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	87
Grade 6	105
Grade 7	101
Grade 8	91
Grade 9	183
Grade 10	149
Grade 11	114
Grade 12	115