Uncommon Schools

[1] The organization first supported the creation of North Star Academy Charter School of Newark, which opened in 1997.

[2] In 2009, the founders of Uncommon, along with those of Achievement First and KIPP created Teacher U at Hunter College.

In New York City, Uncommon Schools have performed well on recent standardized tests.

The highest award bestowed by the department, it honors 304 public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that demonstrate the highest student achievement in their respective states and/or have closed the achievement gap.

Seventh grade ELA scores were significantly better at 56% passing (compared to 37% in the district).