Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Urban Discovery Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Urban Discovery Academy Charter's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urban Discovery Academy Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Discovery Academy Charter is 0.64, 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
#2869 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Discovery Academy Charter's ranking?
Urban Discovery Academy Charter is ranked #2869 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Discovery Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Urban Discovery Academy Charter is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Urban Discovery Academy Charter?
564 students attend Urban Discovery Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Urban Discovery Academy Charter students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Discovery Academy Charter?
Urban Discovery Academy Charter has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Urban Discovery Academy Charter offer ?
Urban Discovery Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Urban Discovery Academy Charter part of?
Urban Discovery Academy Charter is part of Urban Discovery Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Discovery Academy Charter located?
Urban Discovery Academy Charter is located in the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in East Village.
School Calendar
View the Urban Discovery Academy Charter yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School (Events)
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School (Events)
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
No School: Fall Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School: Fall Break (Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School: Fall Break (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
2 8/3/2015
Large size classrooms, overwhelmed teachers, lack of leadership in the administration, more time spent on classroom behavior than students learning in the classroom. Classic problems with an inner city school. Charter schools must compete for students and this school fails its students.
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