Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Charter School Sandhill ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Charter School Sandhill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Discovery Charter School Sandhill's student population of 101 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery Charter School Sandhill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Charter School Sandhill is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#355 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
54%
44%
Black
15%
12%
White
21%
29%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Charter School Sandhill's ranking?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill is ranked #355 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Discovery Charter School Sandhill?
101 students attend Discovery Charter School Sandhill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Discovery Charter School Sandhill students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Discovery Charter School Sandhill offer ?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Discovery Charter School Sandhill part of?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
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