Buckman Heights Elementary School vs Discovery Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckman Heights Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
378 students
Discovery Charter School
Rochester · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
300 students
| Measure | Buckman Heights Elementary School Rochester, New York | Discovery Charter School Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1740 of 2,536 | #1394 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32457 of 50,301 | #25081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 378 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 39.2).
- •Buckman Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 82.3%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 10.8).
- •Buckman Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 300.
- •Buckman Heights Elementary School is a public school while Discovery Charter School is a charter 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 Buckman Heights Elementary School better than Discovery Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter School ranks higher (50.1 vs 39.2 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 Buckman Heights Elementary School and Discovery Charter School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckman Heights Elementary School: 378. Discovery Charter School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckman Heights Elementary School and Discovery Charter School rank in New York?
Buckman Heights Elementary School is 1740th of 2,536 and Discovery Charter School is 1394th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).