Union County Teams Charter School

515 517 West Fourth Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 363 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% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (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:

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School Overview

Union County Teams Charter School's student population of 363 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
363 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Union County Teams Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County Teams Charter School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1624 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
26%
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40%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union County Teams Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
37%
32%
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Black
61%
15%
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White
n/a
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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≥90%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Union County Teams Charter School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union County Teams Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 #1624 out of 2,183 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 Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County Teams Charter School?
The graduation rate of Union County Teams Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Union County Teams Charter School?
363 students attend Union County Teams Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Union County Teams Charter School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County Teams Charter School?
Union County Teams Charter School has a student ration of 28:1, 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?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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