B.T. Washington Middle vs Discovery STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.T. Washington Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Discovery STEM Academy
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
| Measure | B.T. Washington Middle Newport News, Virginia | Discovery STEM Academy Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 340 | #1092 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3375 of 15,369 | #29511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 413 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 64% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B.T. Washington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 43.6).
- •B.T. Washington Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 64%).
- •B.T. Washington Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 49%).
- •Discovery STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 100.2%).
- •Discovery STEM Academy is the larger school with 561 students compared with 413.
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 B.T. Washington Middle better than Discovery STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), B.T. Washington Middle ranks higher (69.8 vs 43.6 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 B.T. Washington Middle and Discovery STEM Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.T. Washington Middle: 413. Discovery STEM Academy: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.T. Washington Middle and Discovery STEM Academy rank in Virginia?
B.T. Washington Middle is 229th of 340 and Discovery STEM Academy is 1092nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).