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Discovery Charter School vs. The Gray Charter School

Should you attend Discovery Charter School or The Gray Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Discovery Charter School
240 Halsey St, 2nd Fl.
Newark, NJ 07102
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
The Gray Charter School
55 Liberty Street
Newark, NJ 07102
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Discovery Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)

The Gray Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 106 students in grades 4-8, Discovery Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Gray Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
4-8
K-8
Total Students
106 students
339 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Gray Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Gray Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Gray Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Discovery Charter School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Gray Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gray Charter School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1126 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#145 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Gray Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
65-69%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Discovery Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Gray Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gray Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Discovery Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Gray Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gray Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Discovery Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Gray Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gray Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Discovery Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of The Gray Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
39
Grade 1 Students
-
38
Grade 2 Students
-
35
Grade 3 Students
-
44
Grade 4 Students
14
35
Grade 5 Students
26
38
Grade 6 Students
26
44
Grade 7 Students
17
42
Grade 8 Students
23
24
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Discovery Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Gray Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gray Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Discovery Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Gray Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gray Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
88%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Discovery Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Gray Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gray Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Discovery Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Gray Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gray Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Discovery Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
n/a
0.22
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Discovery Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Gray Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gray Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Discovery Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Gray Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gray Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Discovery Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Gray Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gray Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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