Unity Charter School
Tel:
(973)292-1808
- Unity Charter School serves 234 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Unity Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Unity Charter School's student population of 234 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 234 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Unity Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Unity Charter School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #829 out of 2,236 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 27% |
| Black | 15% | 16% |
| White | 62% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Unity Charter School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Unity Charter School is a tuition-free, public school in Morris Township that integrates the values of sustainability into a vigorous academic program. Enrollment is open to all New Jersey residents from Kindergarten to 8th Grade.
- In addition to a strong commitment to the Common Core Curriculum Standards and demonstrated academic success, Unity Charter School is dedicated to developing student leaders for the 21st Century. Our integrated curriculum supports mastery of multi-dimensional abilities while developing well balanced, and confident students. We value and provide unique opportunities for students to develop critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills as well as encourage self exploration and creativity. Through class meetings and Democratic Governance, students are empowered to use their voice, impact change, and be of service to others through community outreach initiatives.
- Unity Charter School students are held to high academic standards and this is evidenced by successful performance on state wide standardized tests where 80% of our students demonstrate proficiency in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
- The deadline for our admissions lottery is January 14, 2015 at 4:30pm for the 2015-16 school year. The lottery will be held January 20, 2015 at 7pm. Applications received after the deadline are accepted and added to the wait list in the order received. For information about our open houses or to download an application, please visit www.unitycharterschool.org/application-for-enrollment/
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Unity Charter School is Morristown High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Morris Plains Borough School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alfred Vail School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Morris Plains Alfred Vail School Grades: K-2 | 305 students
0.3 miles
125 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973)292-2080 0.3 K-2 305 - Morris Plains Mountain Way School Grades: PK-2 | 207 students
0.5 miles
531 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973)538-0339 0.5 PK-2 207 - Morristown Lafayette Lerning Center Grades: PK | 113 students
0.6 miles
31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973)292-2222 0.6 PK 113 - Morristown Sussex Avenue School Grades: 3-5 | 312 students
0.6 miles
125 Sussex Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973)292-2250 0.6 3-5 312 - Morris Plains Morris Plains Borough School Grades: 3-8 | 368 students
0.8 miles
531 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973)538-1650 0.8 3-8 368
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