Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Discovery Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Discovery Charter's student population of 537 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Charter is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#397 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
37%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Charter's ranking?
Discovery Charter is ranked #397 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Discovery Charter?
537 students attend Discovery Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Discovery Charter students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Charter?
Discovery Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower 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.
In what neighborhood is Discovery Charter located?
Discovery Charter is located in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in West Valley.
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