Discovery Charter

1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 944 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Discovery Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 944 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 68%
  • : 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Discovery Charter's student population of 944 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
944 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Discovery Charter is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
68%
40%
(18-19)
78%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
68%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Discovery Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
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White
9%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Discovery Charter and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Discovery Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Discovery Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Discovery Charter?
944 students attend Discovery Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Discovery Charter students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Charter?
Discovery Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Discovery Charter offer ?
Discovery Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Discovery Charter part of?
Discovery Charter is part of Discovery Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 944 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 68%
  • : 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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