Discovery Program At The Springs vs. Metro School
Should I attend Discovery Program At The Springs or Metro 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
Top Rankings
Discovery Program At The Springs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Metro School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Discovery Program At The Springs serves 27 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-13, Metro 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 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 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).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-13
Total Students
27 students
186 students
% Male | % Female
93% | 7%
62% | 38%
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
5:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#2283 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
20-29%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
≤10%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
≤20%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
10
Kindergarten Students
-
5
Grade 1 Students
2
9
Grade 2 Students
2
6
Grade 3 Students
-
14
Grade 4 Students
-
7
Grade 5 Students
2
5
Grade 6 Students
2
10
Grade 7 Students
1
16
Grade 8 Students
1
12
Grade 9 Students
4
9
Grade 10 Students
4
15
Grade 11 Students
1
17
Grade 12 Students
8
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
7%
45%
% White
74%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
n/a
