Discovery Charter School vs Newark Educators Community Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter School
Newark · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
99 students
Newark Educators Community Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
142 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter School Newark, New Jersey | Newark Educators Community Charter School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 440 | #1364 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8056 of 15,369 | #41152 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 99 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 25.9).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Newark Educators Community Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 84.8%).
- •Newark Educators Community Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.5).
- •Newark Educators Community Charter School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 99.
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 Newark Educators Community Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter School ranks higher (48.1 vs 25.9 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 Newark Educators Community Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter School: 99. Newark Educators Community Charter School: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter School and Newark Educators Community Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Discovery Charter School is 334th of 440 and Newark Educators Community Charter School is 1364th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).