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Discovery School vs. Frederick Olmsted #156

Should you attend Discovery School or Frederick Olmsted #156? 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.
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School Overview

School
Discovery School
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Frederick Olmsted #156
319 Suffolk
Buffalo, NY 14215
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Frederick Olmsted #156 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Discovery School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 922 students in grades 5-12, Frederick Olmsted #156 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
5-12
Total Students
545 students
922 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frederick Olmsted #156 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frederick Olmsted #156.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
79 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frederick Olmsted #156 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Olmsted #156 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2942 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1254 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery 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 Frederick Olmsted #156, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
57%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York 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 Frederick Olmsted #156 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York 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 Frederick Olmsted #156 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York 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 Frederick Olmsted #156 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Frederick Olmsted #156 with the average graduation rate observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Discovery School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Frederick Olmsted #156 by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
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Kindergarten Students
59
-
Grade 1 Students
49
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Grade 2 Students
58
-
Grade 3 Students
56
-
Grade 4 Students
62
-
Grade 5 Students
56
92
Grade 6 Students
47
87
Grade 7 Students
53
124
Grade 8 Students
49
125
Grade 9 Students
-
115
Grade 10 Students
-
114
Grade 11 Students
-
118
Grade 12 Students
-
110
Ungraded Students
5
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Frederick Olmsted #156, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frederick Olmsted #156, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frederick Olmsted #156, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frederick Olmsted #156, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
61%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frederick Olmsted #156, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frederick Olmsted #156, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frederick Olmsted #156, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frederick Olmsted #156, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frederick Olmsted #156, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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