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Newark, NJ 07103
About this school
North Star Academy - W Side Prk Middle School is
an urban public school
in Newark, New Jersey that is part of New Jersey Department of Education.
It serves 350 students
in 5 - 8
.
Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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North Star Academy - W Side Prk Middle School Demographics
41%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
89%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
North Star Academy - W Side Prk Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jun 24, 2025
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North Star Academy - W Side Prk Middle School
$2,118
raised using DonorsChoose
4
projects
funded
3
teachers
funded
12
donors
1
project for
technology
3
projects for
books
North Star Academy - W Side Prk Middle School has received support from
7 individuals from New Jersey and
5 individuals out-of-state.
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