Discovery Charter School vs Liberty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.4 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
Liberty Middle School
Chesterton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
423 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter School Porter, Indiana | Liberty Middle School Chesterton, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 1,053 | #79 of 335 |
| National rank | #11225 of 50,301 | #4780 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 536 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 48% |
| city | Porter | Chesterton |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 63.2).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 49%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 39.7%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •Discovery Charter School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 423.
- •Discovery Charter School is a charter school while Liberty Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Liberty Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter School ranks higher (70.1 vs 63.2 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 Liberty Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Porter and Chesterton in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter School: 536. Liberty Middle School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter School and Liberty Middle School rank in Indiana?
Discovery Charter School is 162nd of 1,053 and Liberty Middle School is 79th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).