Discovery Charter School vs Quitman Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 888 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
Quitman Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
706 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter School Newark, New Jersey | Quitman Street School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 440 | #1472 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8056 of 15,369 | #47143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 99 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 16.0).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 24%).
- •Quitman Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 84.8%).
- •Quitman Street School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.5).
- •Quitman Street School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 99.
- •Discovery Charter School is a charter school while Quitman 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 Quitman Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter School ranks higher (48.1 vs 16.0 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 Quitman Street School?
About 888 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter School: 99. Quitman Street School: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter School and Quitman Street School rank in New Jersey?
Discovery Charter School is 334th of 440 and Quitman Street School is 1472nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).