Union County Teams Charter School

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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
38:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.58
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
3.58
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
38:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
530
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
196:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Black
61.2%
Hispanic
36.2%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
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.
Montclair State University 72 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 69 Students
Kean University 67 Students
Stockton University 41 Students
New York University 40 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 38 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 35 Students
Rider University 33 Students
Penn State 29 Students
Rowan University 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 20 Students
Business 19 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Biology 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Small Business Management 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Veterinary Sciences 7 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 35 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/29/2024
A school environment plays a pivotal role in shaping students' experiences and fostering their growth. A safe and friendly atmosphere, coupled with dedicated teachers, is essential for nurturing students academically, socially, and emotionally.
3.0 Senior
6/27/2023
From my experience was that the good thing is since class size are small you get to know you teachers better and they can better assist you. The worst part is that there are not hard courses. I would like to see a change that the classes are hard and option like calculus or physics.
4.0 Junior
1/21/2023
It's satisfactory, could definitely improve certain aspects of the curriculum. Create more clubs and more culture.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 363 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 38:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% 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 3.58, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $511,766. 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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