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Discovery School vs. Lewiston Porter Middle School

Should you attend Discovery School or Lewiston Porter Middle School? 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
Discovery School
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Lewiston Porter Middle School
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Discovery School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 453 students in grades 6-8, Lewiston Porter Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
545 students
453 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lewiston Porter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lewiston Porter Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lewiston Porter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and the state of New York, 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3255 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1781 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
42%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
59%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and New York 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 Discovery School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lewiston Porter Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
-
Kindergarten Students
59
-
Grade 1 Students
49
-
Grade 2 Students
58
-
Grade 3 Students
56
-
Grade 4 Students
62
-
Grade 5 Students
56
-
Grade 6 Students
47
148
Grade 7 Students
53
144
Grade 8 Students
49
152
Ungraded Students
5
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lewiston Porter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
61%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and in New York, 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
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and New York, 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lewiston Porter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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