Discovery Charter vs. Lucas Middle School
Should I attend Discovery Charter or Lucas Middle 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Community Size
Lucas Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 261 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 420 students in grades 6-8, Lucas Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
261 students
420 students
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1130 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2217 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25-29%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
98
123
Grade 7 Students
74
146
Grade 8 Students
89
151
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
12%
32%
% Black
35%
45%
% White
46%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
2%
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