Discovery Charter School vs Oliver Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 985 m 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
Oliver Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,034 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter School Newark, New Jersey | Oliver Street School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 440 | #1037 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8056 of 15,369 | #24147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 99 | 1,034 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 1,034 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 48.1).
- •Oliver Street School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Oliver Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 84.8%).
- •Oliver Street School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.5).
- •Oliver Street School is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 99.
- •Discovery Charter School is a charter school while Oliver Street 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 Oliver Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver Street School ranks higher (51.5 vs 48.1 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 Oliver Street School?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter School: 99. Oliver Street School: 1,034. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter School and Oliver Street School rank in New Jersey?
Discovery Charter School is 334th of 440 and Oliver Street School is 1037th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).