MOT Charter School is a charter school in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It was established in 2002 and operates on two campuses.
Serving 1,407 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mot Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mot Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mot Charter School's student population of 1,407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Red & White
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mot Charter School ranks within the top 10% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mot Charter School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 199 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
5%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
29%
31%
White
41%
38%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mot Charter School's ranking?
Mot Charter School is ranked #10 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Mot Charter School often compared to?
Mot Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newark Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mot Charter School?
The graduation rate of Mot Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mot Charter School?
1,407 students attend Mot Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mot Charter School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mot Charter School?
Mot Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mot Charter School offer ?
Mot Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mot Charter School part of?
Mot Charter School is part of Mot Charter School District.
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