Discovery Charter School

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Discovery Charter School ranks 257 th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter 4-8

240 Halsey St
Newark, NJ 07102

(973) 623-0222

District: Discovery Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
257^th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,745

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 105

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.4%

Hispanic:

5.7%

White:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery Charter School ranks better than 65.6% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.77. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.4%), Hispanic (5.7%), Asian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School is 19. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Charter School is $11,745.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Discovery Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Charter School 257^th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Discovery Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Charter School 233^rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Discovery Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Discovery Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	44.99	394^th	574	31.4%
2004	57.69	331^st	588	43.7%
2005	57.15	341^st	599	43.1%
2006	70.18	239^th	615	61.1%
2007	48.64	421^st	631	33.3%
2008	66.97	253^rd	640	60.5%
2010	59.12	349^th	677	48.4%
2011	79.54	128^th	684	81.3%
2012	77.20	174^th	677	74.3%
2013	90.73	7^th	704	99.0%
2014	87.14	36^th	717	95.0%
2015	61.23	246^th	713	65.5%
2016	47.53	373^rd	713	47.7%
2017	62.82	257^th	712	63.9%
2018	71.26	195^th	716	72.8%
2019	70.81	195^th	745	73.8%
2021	41.22	340^th	652	47.9%
2022	45.82	379^th	745	49.1%
2023	61.77	257^th	748	65.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Discovery Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	68.30	216^th	680	68.2%
2019	57.20	313^th	703	55.5%
2022	64.58	229^th	726	68.5%
2023	69.03	207^th	720	71.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Discovery Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	77.24	151^st	675	77.6%
2019	72.55	188^th	697	73.0%
2021	53.29	255^th	635	59.8%
2022	46.36	360^th	730	50.7%
2023	60.99	249^th	718	65.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Discovery Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	95.53	12^th	326	96.3%
2019	94.87	9^th	326	97.2%
2021	71.85	42^nd	291	85.6%
2022	69.30	65^th	356	81.7%
2023	82.07	35^th	361	90.3%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Discovery Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	1	21	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	25
2001	1	53	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	60
2002	0	67	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	75
2003	0	67	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	75
2004	0	63	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	75
2005	0	64	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	75
2006	0	61	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	75
2007	0	66	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	75
2008	0	62	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	75
2010	0	65	7	1	0	0	0	73
2011	0	16	6	37	0	0	3	62
2012	0	12	1	63	0	0	0	76
2013	0	0	0	60	0	0	0	60
2014	0	65	3	11	0	0	0	79
2015	0	68	2	3	0	0	1	74
2016	0	86	3	6	0	3	0	98
2017	1	91	2	5	0	0	1	100
2018	1	110	1	2	0	0	0	114
2019	1	108	0	1	0	0	0	110
2020	1	110	0	1	0	0	0	112
2021	1	100	1	4	0	0	0	106
2022	1	94	1	5	0	0	0	101
2023	1	96	1	6	0	1	0	105

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discovery Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	25	2.0	12.5	12
2001	60	1.2	50.0	65
2002	75	5.5	13.6	74.7
2003	75	5.5	13.6	74.7
2004	75	5.0	15.0	77.3
2005	75	3.8	19.7	n/a
2006	75	5.0	15.0	73.3
2007	75	4.0	18.8	86.7
2008	75	2.0	37.5	76
2010	73	5.0	14.6	n/a
2011	62	5.0	12.4	80.6
2012	76	n/a	n/a	92.1
2013	60	n/a	n/a	91.7
2014	79	5.0	15.8	96.2
2015	74	5.0	14.8	95.9
2016	98	1.0	98.0	93.9
2017	100	n/a	n/a	91
2018	114	11.0	10.3	96.5
2019	110	7.6	14.3	79.1
2020	112	4.0	28.0	90.2
2021	106	6.0	17.6	84
2022	101	7.0	14.4	65.3
2023	105	5.5	19.0	67.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Discovery Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	25	2.0	12.5	12
2001	60	1.2	50.0	65
2002	75	5.5	13.6	74.7
2003	75	5.5	13.6	74.7
2004	75	5.0	15.0	77.3
2005	75	3.8	19.7	n/a
2006	75	5.0	15.0	73.3
2007	75	4.0	18.8	86.7
2008	75	2.0	37.5	76
2010	73	5.0	14.6	n/a
2011	62	5.0	12.4	80.6
2012	76	n/a	n/a	92.1
2013	60	n/a	n/a	91.7
2014	79	5.0	15.8	96.2
2015	74	5.0	14.8	95.9
2016	98	1.0	98.0	93.9
2017	100	n/a	n/a	91
2018	114	11.0	10.3	96.5
2019	110	7.6	14.3	79.1
2020	112	4.0	28.0	90.2
2021	106	6.0	17.6	84
2022	101	7.0	14.4	65.3
2023	105	5.5	19.0	67.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$906 (7.7%)	$10,839 (92.3%)	$11,745

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 195^th of 745 Middle schools	Ranks 257^th of 748 Middle schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	66.7	53.4	13.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	66.7	53.4	13.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Charter School)	33.3	26.7	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Charter School)	33.3	26.7	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	48.1	59.1	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	48.1	59.1	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	53.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Charter School)	18.5	13.6	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Charter School)	18.5	13.6	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	40.1	6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	70.9	50	20.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	70.9	50	20.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	56.1	49	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Charter School)	37.5	25	12.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Charter School)	37.5	25	12.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	40.6	34.3	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	82.6	66.6	16%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	82.6	66.6	16%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	62.8	55.7	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Charter School)	43.4	14.3	29.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Charter School)	43.4	14.3	29.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	42.1	33.8	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	72.2	79.1	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	72.2	79.1	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	62.9	55.3	7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Charter School)	61.2	41.7	19.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Charter School)	61.2	41.7	19.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	29.3	17.8	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	110	105	4.5%
African American	108	96	11.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.1%	67.6%	11.5%

Schools Near Discovery Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)					NJSLA Mathematics (2023)					NJSLA Algebra I (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Discovery Charter School	Public, Charter	4-8	240 Halsey St	Newark	07102	Essex County	Discovery Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(973) 623-0222	105	6	19.0	67.6%	1 (1.0%)	96 (91.4%)	6 (5.7%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.8	257^th of 748 public middle schools	65.6%		45.8	379^th of 745 public middle schools	49.1%	122	9.1	20.9	53.4	59.1	50.0	66.6	79.1	26.7	13.6	25.0	14.3	41.7			$11,745	$906	$10,839
Link Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	23 Pennsyvania Ave	Newark	07114	Essex County	Link Community Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(973) 642-0529	339	20	16.9	69.3%	0 (0.0%)	311 (91.7%)	26 (7.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	40.6	420^th of 748 public middle schools	43.9%		31.4	502^nd of 745 public middle schools	32.6%	82	21.2	11.6		64.6	32.7	66.7	55.1		20.9	7.5	13.1	20.5			$12,874	$943	$11,931
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	One North Fifth Street	Harrison	07029	Hudson County	Harrison Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(973) 483-2285	494	37	13.4	81.0%	48 (9.7%)	16 (3.2%)	394 (79.8%)	34 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	36.1	456^th of 748 public middle schools	39.0%		42	412^th of 745 public middle schools	44.7%	44		10.7			41.5	43.4	58.5			24.2	20.3	7.9	57.2	57.2	$14,511	$607	$13,904
Essex Regional School	Public	5-12	395-97 No 5th Street	Newark	07107	Essex County	Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(973) 648-4333	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
University Middle School	Public	6-8	255 Myrtle Ave	Irvington	07111	Essex County	Irvington Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(973) 399-6879	720	51	14.1	45.7%	0 (0.0%)	512 (71.1%)	199 (27.6%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	12.8	682^nd of 748 public middle schools	8.8%		11.9	691^st of 745 public middle schools	7.2%	9		1.6			24.1	18.8	25.7			7.4	4.9	5.2	53.8	53.8	$9,378	$185	$9,193
Pride Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	117 Elmwood Ave	East Orange	07018	Essex County	Pride Academy Charter School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(973) 672-3200	299	23	13.0	78.3%	0 (0.0%)	283 (94.6%)	14 (4.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.3	335^th of 748 public middle schools	55.2%		45.5	380^th of 745 public middle schools	49.0%	45	16.5	9.5		52.0	34.6	68.0	64.9		35.6	29.3	38.7	16.7	80.0	80.0	$7,531	$934	$6,597
Lincoln Middle School	Public	7-8	121 Beech St	Kearny	07032	Hudson County	Kearny	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 955-5095	751	65	11.5	56.7%	214 (28.5%)	17 (2.3%)	495 (65.9%)	17 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	32.4	492^nd of 748 public middle schools	34.2%		37.5	449^th of 745 public middle schools	39.7%	43		12.3				36.5	45.1				19.1	12.7	91.4	91.4	$7,850	$559	$7,291
Patrick F. Healy Middle School	Public	6-8	116 Hamilton St	East Orange	07017	Essex County	East Orange School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(973) 266-5670	330	26	12.9	61.8%	3 (0.9%)	276 (83.6%)	47 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	17.3	625^th of 748 public middle schools	16.4%		9.8	718^th of 745 public middle schools	3.6%	93		2.1				31.9	27.3				4.2	11.3			$11,816	$431	$11,385
Sojourner Truth Middle School	Public	6-8	116 Hamilton St	East Orange	07017	Essex County	East Orange School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(973) 266-5665	278	22	12.8	60.4%	0 (0.0%)	215 (77.3%)	59 (21.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)					12.7					2.4					$12,234	$381	$11,853
John L. Costley Middle School	Public	6-8	116 Hamilton St	East Orange	07017	Essex County	East Orange School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(973) 266-5660	333	28	11.9	58.9%	2 (0.6%)	262 (78.7%)	64 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	9.6	709^th of 748 public middle schools	5.2%		12.5	683^rd of 745 public middle schools	8.3%	26		0.7				16.7	27.3				0.5	2.1			$14,015	$675	$13,340

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How many students attend Discovery Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 105 students attended Discovery Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Discovery Charter School?

Students at Discovery Charter School are 91% African American, 6% Hispanic.

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Discovery Charter School ranks 257^th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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