Discovery Charter School vs Westchester Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.4 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
Westchester Intermediate School
Chesterton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
404 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter School Porter, Indiana | Westchester Intermediate School Chesterton, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 1,053 | #59 of 335 |
| National rank | #11225 of 50,301 | #4103 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 536 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| city | Porter | Chesterton |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 66.5).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 46%).
- •Westchester Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 39.7%).
- •Westchester Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.8).
- •Discovery Charter School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 404.
- •Discovery Charter School is a charter school while Westchester Intermediate 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 Westchester Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter School ranks higher (70.1 vs 66.5 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 Westchester Intermediate School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Porter and Chesterton in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter School: 536. Westchester Intermediate School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter School and Westchester Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Discovery Charter School is 162nd of 1,053 and Westchester Intermediate School is 59th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).