Sussex Avenue School vs. Unity Charter School
Should you attend Sussex Avenue School or Unity Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Unity Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades 3-5, Sussex Avenue School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Unity Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-8
Total Students
327 students
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#831 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#483 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
30
Grade 1 Students
-
28
Grade 2 Students
-
26
Grade 3 Students
111
31
Grade 4 Students
112
27
Grade 5 Students
104
30
Grade 6 Students
-
30
Grade 7 Students
-
28
Grade 8 Students
-
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
2%
37%
% Hispanic
47%
15%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
40%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%