Marion P. Thomas Charter School

www.mptcs.org/

Charter School 1,425 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.

1,425

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	191
Black	1,210
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,210 (85.0 %)
Hispanic
191 (13.4 %)
Two or More
9 (0.6 %)
White
4 (0.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.1 %)

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:	1,425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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 111

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 95

Grade 9 168

Grade 10 146

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 100

Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	111
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	88
Grade 6	95
Grade 7	123
Grade 8	95
Grade 9	168
Grade 10	146
Grade 11	104
Grade 12	100
Ungraded	2