The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in English language arts. The lowest is 45% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Unity Charter School
UnityCharter School is a single-school charter district located in Morristown, New Jersey, serving kindergarten through eighth grade. Because it is a charter district operating one school, the profile of the district is effectively the profile of that school. The enrollment is small compared to many neighboring districts, and the student body is racially diverse. About a third of students are white, with Asian students making up roughly a similar share, alongside a mix of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Data on economic need was not available, so it is not possible to characterize the share of families who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
On state assessments for the 2024–2025 school year, Unity Charter School’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades lands above the midpoint among Morris County’s districts. That positions it as a solid performer in a county with many strong schools, though it is not at the top of the pack. Looking across grade levels and subjects, the pattern is uneven. In English language arts, the strongest results appear in grades four through eight, with proficiency rates reaching into the high seventies or eighties in several grades. Third-grade ELA is a softer spot, with just over half of students meeting the bar. In mathematics, the upper elementary grades perform at a level consistent with the district’s overall positioning, while sixth and seventh grade math proficiency dips a bit. Eighth-grade math results were suppressed by the state, likely due to a very small tested group, so no conclusion can be drawn there.
Science results present a sharper contrast. Fifth-grade science proficiency is solid, with a clear majority of students meeting the standard. But eighth-grade science is markedly lower, with only a minority of students reaching proficiency. This is a notable drop and a parent may want to ask the school about science instruction and curriculum in the middle grades, especially for students heading into high school science courses.
Chronic absenteeism is low, placing the district in the top quartile among Morris County districts for that measure, meaning most students attend school consistently. Per-pupil current spending falls in the lower range of the county. Without more context on what drives that spending level, it is simply a data point to note; it could reflect the efficiencies of a small charter operation or other factors.
Because the school serves only kindergarten through eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. Families will need to plan for the transition to high school after eighth grade, as Unity Charter School does not have its own high school program.
We looked for recent district changes that would matter to parents such as curriculum shifts, referendum plans, or property tax impacts, but publicly available information yielded little beyond basic directory and enrollment data. No major parent-relevant developments were found for the recent period. The school’s website is the best source for current programming and application details.
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