Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Plus Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Plus Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Plus Academy's student population of 119 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Motto
Where Passion Meets Education
School Rankings
Discovery Plus Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Plus Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Hispanic
12%
49%
White
86%
33%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Plus Academy's ranking?
Discovery Plus Academy is ranked #256 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Discovery Plus Academy?
119 students attend Discovery Plus Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Discovery Plus Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Plus Academy?
Discovery Plus Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Plus Academy offer ?
Discovery Plus Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Plus Academy part of?
Discovery Plus Academy is part of Discovery Plus Academy (6357) School District.
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