852 W 250 N
Pima, AZ 85543
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Discovery Plus Academy serves 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Discovery Plus Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Discovery Plus Academy's student population of 108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
108 students
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School Rankings

Discovery Plus Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Discovery Plus Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
13%
46%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
85%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discovery Plus Academy's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Discovery Plus Academy?

108 students attend Discovery Plus Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Discovery Plus Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Discovery Plus Academy offer ?

Discovery Plus Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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