Discovery Charter Of Lancaster vs. North Elementary School
Should I attend Discovery Charter Of Lancaster or North Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Community Size
North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 109 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Charter Of Lancaster ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
109 students
570 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#470 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#481 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
18
89
Grade 1 Students
18
84
Grade 2 Students
19
101
Grade 3 Students
17
102
Grade 4 Students
19
85
Grade 5 Students
18
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
17%
41%
% White
66%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%