Union County TEAMS Charter School
Charter School
304 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Union County TEAMS Charter School, located in Plainfield, New Jersey, is a specialized public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment with a specific focus on **T**echnology, **E**ngineering, **A**rts, **M**ath, and **S**cience. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is designed to prepare pupils for post-secondary success by integrating hands-on, inquiry-based learning with a curriculum that emphasizes technical literacy and critical thinking. Its mission centers on fostering an educational culture that promotes high expectations, personal responsibility, and academic excellence within a supportive community setting.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school distinguishes itself through its commitment to small class sizes and a structured learning environment that prioritizes individual student development. By aligning its programs with modern workforce demands and academic standards, Union County TEAMS aims to bridge the achievement gap and equip its students—many of whom come from diverse urban backgrounds—with the tools necessary for competitive entry into higher education and specialized career fields. The school acts as a focal point for families in Plainfield seeking a focused, STEM-aligned alternative to the traditional public school model.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school distinguishes itself through its commitment to small class sizes and a structured learning environment that prioritizes individual student development. By aligning its programs with modern workforce demands and academic standards, Union County TEAMS aims to bridge the achievement gap and equip its students—many of whom come from diverse urban backgrounds—with the tools necessary for competitive entry into higher education and specialized career fields. The school acts as a focal point for families in Plainfield seeking a focused, STEM-aligned alternative to the traditional public school model.
304
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
38.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 110 |
| Black | 186 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black186 (61.2%)
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Hispanic110 (36.2%)
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Two or More4 (1.3%)
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Asian3 (1.0%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Union County TEAMS Charter School-High School/College LA |
| Phone: | (908)754-9043 |
| Website: | http://www.ucteams.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 304 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 38.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 195 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 36 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
16
Grade 1
23
Grade 2
18
Grade 3
18
Grade 4
19
Grade 5
16
Grade 6
31
Grade 7
38
Grade 8
26
Grade 9
31
Grade 10
20
Grade 11
27
Grade 12
21
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 16 |
| Grade 1 | 23 |
| Grade 2 | 18 |
| Grade 3 | 18 |
| Grade 4 | 19 |
| Grade 5 | 16 |
| Grade 6 | 31 |
| Grade 7 | 38 |
| Grade 8 | 26 |
| Grade 9 | 31 |
| Grade 10 | 20 |
| Grade 11 | 27 |
| Grade 12 | 21 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 167 | 54.9% |
| Male | 137 | 45.1% |
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