Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Unity Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Unity Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unity Charter School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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
Jerseyresidentsfrom Kindergarten to
8thGrade.
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
visitwww.unitycharterschool.org/application-for-enrollment/
Unity Charter School is ranked #389 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Unity Charter School?
263 students attend Unity Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Unity Charter School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity Charter School?
Unity Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Unity Charter School offer ?
Unity Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Unity Charter School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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