Union County Teams Charter School

Union County Teams Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
517 W 4th St,  Plainfield, NJ
3.2
3.0
363 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Sheila Thorpe
Student Teacher Ratio
36:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C-
Administration
D
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
36:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
9
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
25
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
196:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.3%
Male
43.7%
Black
59.3%
Hispanic
37.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 60 Students
Montclair State University 57 Students
Kean University 55 Students
New York University 39 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 34 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 33 Students
Rider University 30 Students
Stockton University 29 Students
Penn State 25 Students
Seton Hall University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 17 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Biology 15 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Small Business Management 9 Students
Veterinary Sciences 6 Students
Entrepreneurship 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 39 Reviews
3.0 Junior
6/14/2023
I think that the school could have a better selection of teachers and giving us students the high school experience. Many students and parents complain about the way the school is ran and how select students get special treatment because of the previous encounters. The curriculum is fine, but many students with that the teachers were definitely more hands on and interactive.
4.0 Junior
1/21/2023
It's satisfactory, could definitely improve certain aspects of the curriculum. Create more clubs and more culture.
4.0 Senior
12/10/2020
A really good school with teachers and staff that will make you feel like family, they will help you with anything you need and try to get the best out of you.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 25 Reviews
5.0 student
7/28/2025
As I go to this school the teachers are bettering themselves at the minute. One teacher almost did something he regretted and he didn't do it because of how we would feel. Props to him. I can't wait to enjoy the engagement for next year
5.0 student
5/15/2024
It's a great school only issue is the lazy teachers but thats not an issue
1.0 other
4/29/2024
Do NOT bring your children to this school! Experiences from teachers, students, it has become a husk of what it once was. It has fallen out of order and has become a terrible school. The level of safety has recently dropped, as less precautions are taken to protect the guidelines in New Jersey. Ther...
1.0 parent
3/16/2023
This school is horrible please don't bring your children here.

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Union County Teams Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 517 W 4th St in Plainfield, in the Plainfield neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 363 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 36:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Union County Teams Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $510,891. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Queen City Academy Charter School, The Barack Obama Green Charter High School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Plainfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Union County Teams Charter School.

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