Serving 106 students in grades 4-8, Discovery Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Discovery Charter School's student population of 106 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Discovery Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Charter School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
88%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Charter School's ranking?
Discovery Charter School is ranked #1180 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Discovery Charter School often compared to?
Discovery Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Academy Charter School, Great Oaks Legacy Charter School, The Gray Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Discovery Charter School?
106 students attend Discovery Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Discovery Charter School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Charter School?
Discovery Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Discovery Charter School offer ?
Discovery Charter School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Charter School part of?
Discovery Charter School is part of Discovery Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Discovery Charter School located?
Discovery Charter School is located in the Central Ward neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in Central Ward.
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