Discovery Charter School vs University Middle School
Discovery Charter School has a higher overall rating of 6.9/10 compared to 5.0/10. University Middle School is significantly larger with 665 students, about 6.3× the size of Discovery Charter School (106). In math proficiency, Discovery Charter School leads at 37.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Discovery Charter School
Newark, NJ
6.9/10
Middle School4th – 8thCharter
106 students
University Middle School
Irvington, NJ
5.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
665 students
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| Metric | Discovery Charter School | University Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 3.3 |
| Growth Score | 9.1 | 6.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.3% | 69.6% |
| Environment Score | 1.7 | 5.0 |
| State Rank | #966 of 2,466 | #2,012 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 61th | 19th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Discovery Charter School | University Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 10.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 24.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newark (07102) | Irvington (07111) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,093 | $59,232 |
| Median Home Value | $293,900 | $291,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,141 | $1,324 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 30.5% | 22.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.4% | 18.1% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 34 min |