Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Union County Teams 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union County Teams Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Union County Teams Charter School's student population of 334 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union County Teams 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 Union County Teams Charter School is 0.51, 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
#1821 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
38%
33%
Black
59%
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union County Teams Charter School's ranking?
Union County Teams Charter School is ranked #1821 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Union County Teams Charter School often compared to?
Union County Teams Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Queen City Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County Teams Charter School?
The graduation rate of Union County Teams Charter School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Union County Teams Charter School?
334 students attend Union County Teams Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Union County Teams Charter School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County Teams Charter School?
Union County Teams Charter School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union County Teams Charter School offer ?
Union County Teams Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Union County Teams Charter School part of?
Union County Teams Charter School is part of Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La School District.
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