Serving 6,096 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Team Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 6,096 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Team Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Team Academy Charter School's student population of 6,096 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 270 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
6,096 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
270 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Team Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Team Academy Charter School is 0.35, 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
#1714 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
15%
33%
Black
79%
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Team Academy Charter School's ranking?
Team Academy Charter School is ranked #1714 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Team Academy Charter School often compared to?
Team Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peoples Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Team Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Team Academy Charter School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Team Academy Charter School?
6,096 students attend Team Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Team Academy Charter School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Team Academy Charter School?
Team Academy Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Team Academy Charter School offer ?
Team Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Team Academy Charter School part of?
Team Academy Charter School is part of Team Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Team Academy Charter School located?
Team Academy Charter School is located in the Central Ward neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in Central Ward.
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