Discovery School vs Western New York Maritime Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 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
Western New York Maritime Charter School
Buffalo · Charter high · Grades 5–12
392 students
| Measure | Discovery School Buffalo, New York | Western New York Maritime Charter School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1437 of 2,536 | #31 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #25943 of 50,301 | #36 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 541 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 95% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western New York Maritime Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.9 vs 48.8).
- •Western New York Maritime Charter School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 40%).
- •Western New York Maritime Charter School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 44%).
- •Western New York Maritime Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 56.6%).
- •Western New York Maritime Charter School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.0).
- •Discovery School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 392.
- •Discovery School is a public school while Western New York Maritime 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 Western New York Maritime Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Western New York Maritime Charter School ranks higher (95.9 vs 48.8 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 School and Western New York Maritime Charter School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 541. Western New York Maritime Charter School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and Western New York Maritime Charter School rank in New York?
Discovery School is 1437th of 2,536 and Western New York Maritime Charter School is 31st of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).