Discovery School vs Global Concepts Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
541 students
Global Concepts Charter School
Lackawanna · Charter other · Grades K–12
878 students
| Measure | Discovery School Buffalo, New York | Global Concepts Charter School Lackawanna, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1437 of 2,536 | – |
| National rank | #25943 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 541 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 97.5% |
| city | Buffalo | Lackawanna |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Concepts Charter School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 40%).
- •Global Concepts Charter School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 44%).
- •Global Concepts Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.0).
- •Global Concepts Charter School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 541.
- •Discovery School is a public school while Global Concepts 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 Discovery School better than Global Concepts Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery School and Global Concepts Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Lackawanna in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 541. Global Concepts Charter School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and Global Concepts Charter School rank in New York?
Discovery School is 1437th of 2,536 and Global Concepts Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).