Unity Charter School

Summary:

Unity Charter School is a public charter elementary school serving 263 students in grades K-8 in Morristown, New Jersey. This relatively small school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and efficient use of resources compared to nearby traditional public schools.

Unity Charter School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with particularly impressive results in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2022-2023, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the state, with standout performances in 5th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA and 3rd grade Mathematics. Compared to the predominantly White student bodies of the nearby Hanover Township School District and Morris School District schools, Unity Charter School has a more racially diverse population, with sizable populations of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio than the surrounding schools.

Over the past several years, Unity Charter School has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from the 635th out of 1,360 New Jersey elementary schools in 2018-2019 to the 387th out of 1,342 in 2022-2023. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for certain student subgroups, such as its Asian and White students, who rank in the top 40 and top 178 out of over 900 New Jersey elementary schools, respectively. While the nearby traditional public schools also perform well, Unity Charter School consistently outperforms them on standardized tests, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, the school has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to some of the nearby schools.


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Public, Charter K-8

 1 Evergreen Place
       Morristown, NJ  07960


(973) 292-1808

District: Unity Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
387th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,094 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.4%
Asian:
19.4%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.2% Help


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Compare Details Unity Charter School ranks better than 71.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details Unity Charter School ranks better than 75.5% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Unity Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.4%), Asian (19.4%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Unity Charter School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Unity Charter School is $10,094.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Unity Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Unity Charter School 387th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Unity Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Unity Charter School 183rd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Unity Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Unity Charter School 158th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Unity Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Unity Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 14.30 1026th 1204 14.8%
2004 58.26 681st 1298 47.5%
2005 72.44 403rd 1303 69.1%
2006 59.11 716th 1314 45.5%
2007 76.05 260th 1329 80.4%
2008 33.77 1034th 1338 22.7%
2009 67.76 515th 1346 61.7%
2010 67.23 522nd 1354 61.4%
2011 72.42 403rd 1360 70.4%
2012 69.18 512th 1363 62.4%
2013 72.21 438th 1367 68.0%
2014 65.38 564th 1363 58.6%
2015 58.05 593rd 1357 56.3%
2016 59.65 576th 1346 57.2%
2017 51.68 705th 1352 47.9%
2018 50.26 704th 1353 48.0%
2019 56.03 635th 1360 53.3%
2021 71.16 333rd 1317 74.7%
2022 74.90 361st 1345 73.2%
2023 72.43 387th 1342 71.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Unity Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.27 868th 1333 34.9%
2019 54.01 644th 1331 51.6%
2021 58.83 477th 1290 63.0%
2022 84.29 198th 1326 85.1%
2023 59.57 531st 1318 59.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Unity Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.88 459th 1334 65.6%
2019 72.05 393rd 1335 70.6%
2021 51.37 555th 1297 57.2%
2022 77.47 295th 1324 77.7%
2023 85.88 173rd 1315 86.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Unity Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.74 40th 346 88.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Unity Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.29 634th 1022 38.0%
2019 56.15 449th 1023 56.1%
2021 55.46 385th 964 60.1%
2022 85.07 98th 976 90.0%
2023 77.12 178th 975 81.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Unity Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Unity Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 71.48 215th 599 64.1%
2007 48.99 418th 631 33.8%
2008 57.23 357th 640 44.2%
2009 77.50 140th 664 78.9%
2010 69.24 248th 677 63.4%
2011 58.02 356th 684 48.0%
2012 78.02 158th 677 76.7%
2013 85.07 61st 704 91.3%
2014 79.29 145th 717 79.8%
2015 68.34 187th 713 73.8%
2016 70.17 189th 713 73.5%
2017 75.94 162nd 712 77.2%
2018 51.32 350th 716 51.1%
2019 58.68 303rd 745 59.3%
2021 82.24 96th 652 85.3%
2022 77.40 139th 745 81.3%
2023 71.63 183rd 748 75.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Unity Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.17 324th 680 52.4%
2019 59.88 288th 703 59.0%
2022 93.57 24th 726 96.7%
2023 57.86 269th 720 62.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Unity Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.84 222nd 697 68.1%
2021 68.88 165th 635 74.0%
2022 74.54 155th 730 78.8%
2023 90.29 53rd 718 92.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Unity Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.10 331st 497 33.4%
2019 71.18 122nd 504 75.8%
2021 89.16 26th 435 94.0%
2022 78.81 79th 512 84.6%
2023 78.73 78th 509 84.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, February 10, 2023

Open Quote Unity used to be a great place for students and their families, but we have seen a continual downward spiral under the current Director and Administration. Sure, she'll rave about how she saved the school from financial ruin, but she won't tell you how many teachers and students and their parents have left due to her terrible communication skills and blatant lies. Don't expect to have a voice (as the Charter states), don't expect the learning to be personalized to your child (as the Charter states), don't expect the frequent hands-on experiential learning (as the Charter states) any more than your local district school offers, and certainly don't expect the Board of Trustees to have your back. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Open Quote Unity is an amazing school centered around sustainability. Kids are taught to advocate for themselves and each other. They have learned a tremendous amount. In the many years we have been there, the administration works closely with all social and emotional issues that arise. There is virtually no bullying and when there are issues among students they are dealt with in a respectful and timely manner. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 9, 2018

Open Quote Our children are so happy at this school. They are very different people and the school treats them as individuals. They have a love of learning, a wonderful social life, and are encouraged to follow their passions. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 5, 2017

Open Quote Worst school ever. Bullying is an extremely common situation. No discipline what so ever and poor learning. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Open Quote Amazing school!! My child has had an AMAZING experience here! She learned so much in her 9 years attending. She learned to work in a group and independently. Don't listen to anyone that says anything else. She had a smooth transition from Unity to the local high school. She had no problem making friends and has such great confidence. The relationship between the staff and the students is something you won't find at your local school. They challenge you in a perfect way, they never push you beyond your limits. Forever grateful for this fantastic school!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 23, 2015

Open Quote They have no real control and organization of their school right now and are looking to expand.
They can name their discilpline style however they want but there is not real discipline at the end.
Even that we understand their mission of sustainability seems that is more important than basic education, discipline and worst of all more than safety. Research as much as possible and you will find sooooo many bullying cases not notified to the State and are negligent to act properly and even as mandate by the State. Many parents feel trap because their kids have their friends already there and not wanting any stress for their kids they just stay. Do a favor to your kids, DON'T MOVE THEM HERE. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Unity Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 73 8 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2002 80 3 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2003 80 3 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2004 89 7 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2005 83 11 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2006 79 6 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2007 82 10 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2008 68 10 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2009 73 10 0 19 0 0 0 0 102
2010 66 17 9 9 2 0 0 0 103
2011 99 21 14 11 0 0 0 0 145
2012 118 21 13 15 0 0 2 0 169
2013 133 19 16 14 0 0 1 0 183
2014 132 30 19 8 0 0 6 0 195
2015 125 34 18 16 0 0 9 0 202
2016 129 39 18 20 0 0 13 0 219
2017 145 35 17 22 0 0 15 0 234
2018 135 39 19 29 0 0 20 0 242
2019 135 35 25 26 0 0 15 0 236
2020 127 33 33 27 0 0 15 0 235
2021 123 40 37 28 0 0 17 0 245
2022 116 31 42 27 0 0 22 1 239
2023 109 41 51 36 0 0 25 1 263

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Unity Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 90 9.4 9.6 2.2
2001 0 1.2 0.0 n/a
2002 96 7.8 12.3 3.1
2003 96 7.8 12.3 3.1
2004 105 11.5 9.1 5.7
2005 105 9.5 11.1 n/a
2006 97 8.0 12.1 6.2
2007 102 9.0 11.3 n/a
2008 98 8.0 12.3 9.2
2009 102 10.0 9.3 8.8
2010 103 8.0 12.8 10.7
2011 145 12.2 11.8 4.8
2012 169 14.6 11.5 n/a
2013 183 16.8 10.8 7.1
2014 195 19.7 9.8 3.6
2015 202 21.0 9.6 8.9
2016 219 22.0 9.9 7.3
2017 234 22.1 10.5 14.1
2018 242 22.1 10.9 11.2
2019 236 20.5 11.5 16.5
2020 235 20.8 11.2 14.9
2021 245 22.9 10.6 11.4
2022 239 26.9 8.8 10.5
2023 263 25.0 10.5 7.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Unity Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 90 9.4 9.6 2.2
2001 0 1.2 0.0 n/a
2002 96 7.8 12.3 3.1
2003 96 7.8 12.3 3.1
2004 105 11.5 9.1 5.7
2005 105 9.5 11.1 n/a
2006 97 8.0 12.1 6.2
2007 102 9.0 11.3 n/a
2008 98 8.0 12.3 9.2
2009 102 10.0 9.3 8.8
2010 103 8.0 12.8 10.7
2011 145 12.2 11.8 4.8
2012 169 14.6 11.5 n/a
2013 183 16.8 10.8 7.1
2014 195 19.7 9.8 3.6
2015 202 21.0 9.6 8.9
2016 219 22.0 9.9 7.3
2017 234 22.1 10.5 14.1
2018 242 22.1 10.9 11.2
2019 236 20.5 11.5 16.5
2020 235 20.8 11.2 14.9
2021 245 22.9 10.6 11.4
2022 239 26.9 8.8 10.5
2023 263 25.0 10.5 7.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Unity Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $320 (3.2%) $9,774 (96.8%) $10,094

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Unity Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 635th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 387th of 1342 Elementary schools
 17.9%
Ranks 303rd of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 183rd of 748 Middle schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Unity Charter School)5039.1
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Unity Charter School)5039.1
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Unity Charter School)43.869.5
 25.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Unity Charter School)43.869.5
 25.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Charter School)8062.1
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Charter School)8062.1
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Unity Charter School)4065.5
 25.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Unity Charter School)4065.5
 25.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Charter School)66.690
 23.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Charter School)66.690
 23.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Unity Charter School)58.440
 18.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Unity Charter School)58.440
 18.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Charter School)65.468
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Charter School)65.468
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Unity Charter School)42.342.3
   6th Grade Mathematics (Unity Charter School)42.342.3
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Charter School)8878.6
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Charter School)8878.6
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Unity Charter School)21.441.2
 19.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Unity Charter School)21.441.2
 19.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Unity Charter School)10090.9
 9.1%
   7th Grade Algebra I (Unity Charter School)10090.9
 9.1%
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Charter School)69.389.3
 20%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Charter School)69.389.3
 20%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Algebra I (Unity Charter School)2533.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Unity Charter School)2533.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Unity Charter School)60.857.7
 3.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Unity Charter School)60.857.7
 3.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students236263
 11.4%
African American3541
 17.1%
American Indian00
Asian2551
 104%
Hispanic2636
 38.5%
Pacific Islander00
White135109
 19.3%
Two or More Races1525
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.5%7.2%
 9.3%


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Unity Charter School ranks 387th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Unity Charter School are 41% White, 19% Asian, 16% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Unity Charter School.


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