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#923 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 37% in state
Discovery Charter School
Middle School · Discovery Charter School · Newark, NJ
A charter middle school in Newark, NJ where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
240 Halsey St 2nd Fl., Newark, NJ 07102
- Math 38% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Charter School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 49 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 96Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,093
Median home value
$293,900
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
31.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Discovery Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Discovery Charter School is listed in Discovery Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Charter School
Discovery Charter School is a public middle school in Newark, NJ, part of Discovery Charter School, serving approximately 106 students in grades 4th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #923 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Charter School
What grades does Discovery Charter School serve?
Discovery Charter School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Charter School?
Discovery Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Charter School rank in NJ?
Discovery Charter School ranks #923 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Discovery Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Discovery Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Charter School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Discovery Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Charter School a Title I school?
No, Discovery Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Charter School?
62.3% of students at Discovery Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (973) 623-0222
- Area population (ZIP 07102)
- 12,954
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07102; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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