How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Discovery Charter School | Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newark, New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 105 | 102 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 3.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Discovery Charter School | Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,390 | $335,186 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.5% | 0.4% |
| State Revenue | 9.7% | 3.5% |
| Local Revenue | 65.8% | 96.1% |
Discovery Charter School
Federal State Local
Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Discovery Charter School | Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0% | 16.8% |
| African American | 81.8% | 27.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% | 48.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 5.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.8% | 32.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Discovery Charter School | Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 505:1 | 92:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.9% | N/A |
School Types
Discovery Charter School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.