Sussex Avenue School vs. Unity Charter School
Should you attend Sussex Avenue School or Unity Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Unity Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 336 students in grades 3-5, Sussex Avenue School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 244 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 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-8
Total Students
336 students
244 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#879 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#389 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
27
Grade 1 Students
-
23
Grade 2 Students
-
31
Grade 3 Students
111
30
Grade 4 Students
111
23
Grade 5 Students
114
30
Grade 6 Students
-
26
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
30%
% Hispanic
46%
16%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
41%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
