Discovery Charter School
NEWARK, NJ · Discovery Charter School · Charter · Grades 4-8
213th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
Discovery Charter School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Discovery Charter School 213th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Discovery Charter School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 94 students tested
Discovery Charter School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 106 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.3% | 87.7% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 9.4% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 0.9% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Discovery Charter School
Typical home value $409K in zip 07102 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Discovery Charter School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Link Community Charter SchoolLink Community Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter285th of 440
ELA 61% · Math 27% - 3Washington Middle SchoolHarrison Public Schools · 1.4 mi away318th of 440
ELA 47% · Math 26% - 1University Middle SchoolIrvington Public School District · 2.5 mi away418th of 440
ELA 21% · Math 10% - 5Pride Academy Charter SchoolPride Academy Charter School District · 2.7 mi away · charter264th of 440
ELA 53% · Math 39% - 3Lincoln Middle SchoolKearny · 2.9 mi away336th of 440
ELA 44% · Math 26% - 1Patrick F. Healy Middle SchoolEast Orange School District · 3.1 mi away428th of 440
ELA 14% · Math 10% - 1Sojourner Truth Middle SchoolEast Orange School District · 3.2 mi away419th of 440
ELA 20% · Math 10% - 1John L. Costley Middle SchoolEast Orange School District · 3.2 mi away427th of 440
ELA 14% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Discovery Charter School in?
Discovery Charter School is part of the Discovery Charter School district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is Discovery Charter School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Discovery Charter School 213th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Discovery Charter School?
Black 88%, Hispanic 9% (106 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Discovery Charter School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07102 is $409K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.