Discovery Middle Charter School (Closed 2023)

Serving 119 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(15-16)
20-24%
54%
(15-16)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
4%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
22%
32%
Black
(15-16)
64%
23%
White
(15-16)
9%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
1%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Discovery Middle Charter School?
119 students attend Discovery Middle Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Discovery Middle Charter School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Middle Charter School?
Discovery Middle Charter School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Middle Charter School offer ?
Discovery Middle Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Discovery Middle Charter School part of?
Discovery Middle Charter School is part of Broward School District.

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