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Charles Wright School vs. Discovery Academy

Should you attend Charles Wright School or Discovery Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Charles Wright School
186 Nott St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Discovery Academy
176 Cumberland Avenue
Wethersfield, CT 06109
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Charles Wright School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Discovery Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Charles Wright School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
265 students
522 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charles Wright School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charles Wright School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charles Wright School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charles Wright School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wethersfield School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#355 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
#597 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charles Wright School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in CT)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles Wright School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wethersfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in CT)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles Wright School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wethersfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 30% in CT)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles Wright School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wethersfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Charles Wright School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Discovery Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
3
120
Kindergarten Students
41
67
Grade 1 Students
35
67
Grade 2 Students
38
67
Grade 3 Students
37
68
Grade 4 Students
29
68
Grade 5 Students
34
65
Grade 6 Students
48
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charles Wright School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wethersfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charles Wright School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wethersfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charles Wright School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wethersfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charles Wright School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wethersfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charles Wright School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wethersfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charles Wright School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wethersfield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charles Wright School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wethersfield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charles Wright School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wethersfield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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