Discovery Charter School vs IN Math & Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter School
Porter · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
536 students
IN Math & Science Academy
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
554 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter School Porter, Indiana | IN Math & Science Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 1,053 | #779 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11225 of 50,301 | #31733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 536 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 43% |
| city | Porter | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 40.3).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 72%).
- •IN Math & Science Academy does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.8).
- •IN Math & Science Academy is the larger school with 554 students compared with 536.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Charter School better than IN Math & Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter School ranks higher (70.1 vs 40.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Discovery Charter School and IN Math & Science Academy?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Porter and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter School: 536. IN Math & Science Academy: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter School and IN Math & Science Academy rank in Indiana?
Discovery Charter School is 162nd of 1,053 and IN Math & Science Academy is 779th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).