TEAM - Rise Academy Charter School
TEAM Charter Schools is a growing network of KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) schools in Newark, New Jersey, proving that students of all backgrounds can succeed in school. We currently serve more than 1,500 African American and Latino students from low income communities. Rise Academy is the second of two middle schools in the TEAM Schools network. Since opening in August 2006, the school has grown to 360 students in grades 5-8.
21 Ashland Street
Newark, NJ 07102
T: 973-242-7473
F: 973-556-1085
www.teamschools.org
School Leader:
Drew Martin (School Leader)
Ryan Hill (Executive Director)
Registration Process:
Pickup Application or Apply Directly Online
Call for Lottery Date
Apply by January 15
Grades:
5 – 8th grade
Average Class Size:
18 students
Uniform:
Blue & Khaki
School Hours:
M-TH 7:25am – 4:00pm, F 7:25am – 3:00pm
Start/End Dates:
August 10, 2012 to June 22, 2013
School Features:
Before & Aftercare: Free Before Care/ Paid Aftercare
Art & Technology: Several Different Electives Offered each semester. Example: Classes in Technology, Drumline, Art Class,
Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Dance, Environmental Science
Tutoring Sessions: Scheduled Hours
Team Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country
Enrollment:
391 students
School Lunch Eligibility:
89%
Student Attendance:
97%
Ethnicity:
90% African American, 9% Hispanic
2007 Performance Indicators
NJASK 5
|
|
Partial |
Proficient |
Advanced |
|
Language Arts |
24.9% |
73.1% |
2.1% |
|
Math |
17.7% |
56.3% |
26% |
NJASK 6
|
|
Partial |
Proficient |
Advanced |
|
Language Arts |
31.5% |
63% |
5.4% |
|
Math |
13% |
83.7% |
3% |
NJASK 7
|
|
Partial |
Proficient |
Advanced |
|
Language Arts |
33.7% |
62.9% |
3.4% |
|
Math |
33.7% |
61.8% |
26% |
GEPA
|
|
Partial |
Proficient |
Advanced |
|
Language Arts |
37.5% |
58.8% |
3.8% |
|
Math |
58.8% |
39% |
2.5% |
|
Science |
36.3% |
60% |
3.8% |
Special Education:
17.5%
