Discovery Charter School vs. Jackson Elementary School
Should I attend Discovery Charter School or Jackson 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
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Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Discovery Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-4
Total Students
512 students
315 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#122 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
47
Grade 1 Students
65
55
Grade 2 Students
71
78
Grade 3 Students
62
68
Grade 4 Students
66
67
Grade 5 Students
59
-
Grade 6 Students
52
-
Grade 7 Students
42
-
Grade 8 Students
36
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
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% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
65%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%