Discovery STEM Academy vs Newsome Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery STEM Academy
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
Newsome Park Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Discovery STEM Academy Newport News, Virginia | Newsome Park Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1092 of 1,142 | #1126 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #29511 of 50,301 | #36760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 561 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 51% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 32.8).
- •Discovery STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Discovery STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Newsome Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 98.9%).
- •Newsome Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.5).
- •Discovery STEM Academy is the larger school with 561 students compared with 386.
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 STEM Academy better than Newsome Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery STEM Academy ranks higher (43.6 vs 32.8 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 STEM Academy and Newsome Park Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery STEM Academy: 561. Newsome Park Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery STEM Academy and Newsome Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Discovery STEM Academy is 1092nd of 1,142 and Newsome Park Elementary is 1126th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).