Summary:
Discovery Plus Academy is the sole elementary public charter school in the Discovery Plus Academy district, serving students in grades K-5 in Pima, Arizona. This standout school consistently outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 70% of 3rd graders and 63% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39% and 46%, respectively. In Mathematics, 65% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36%. Discovery Plus Academy has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Arizona over the past few years, maintaining a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While the school's student population is predominantly White (83.02%), it also has a significant Hispanic population (14.15%), which is higher than the state's overall Hispanic student population. The school's spending per student for the 2019-2020 school year was $8,078, and 21.7% of its students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a diverse socioeconomic background. However, the data set does not provide information on the school's student-teacher ratio, which could be an important factor in understanding the school's educational environment and resources.
Overall, Discovery Plus Academy appears to be a high-performing elementary school that is providing a strong educational experience for its students. The school's academic achievements, ranking, and diverse student population are all positive indicators of its success, and the school may serve as a model for other elementary schools in the area.
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