Is Discovery Charter a good school?

Discovery Charter ranks 852 nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Discovery Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 982 students attended Discovery Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Discovery Charter?

Students at Discovery Charter are 68% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 8% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Discovery Charter

Summary:

Discovery Charter is a high-performing public charter elementary school serving 982 students in grades K-8 in Chula Vista, California. The school is part of the Discovery Charter District, which is ranked 121 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Discovery Charter has consistently been ranked in the top 15% of California elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students significantly outperforming the state average in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. In 2023-2024, 71.48% of Discovery Charter students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 47.04%, and 62.7% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 35.54%. The school also excels in serving its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations, ranking in the top 4% and top 9% of California elementary schools, respectively, for these student groups in ELA.

Compared to nearby Chula Vista Elementary schools, Discovery Charter outperforms its peers in both ELA and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Discovery Charter's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 63.93%, compared to the district average of 50.59%. The school's consistent high performance and low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.7% in 2022-2023 (significantly lower than the state average) suggest that Discovery Charter has implemented effective strategies to support the success of all its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910-7737

(619) 656-0797

District: Discovery Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
852^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 24.5

Number of students: 982

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.3%

Asian:

14.1%

White:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery Charter ranks better than 85.5% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.18. (See more...)

Compare Details Discovery Charter ranks better than 92.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.7. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Discovery Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Charter 852^nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Discovery Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Charter 212^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Discovery Charter in the ranking list.)

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Discovery Charter District:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Charter District 121^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.61	878^th	5789	84.8%
2022	88.53	772^nd	5883	86.9%
2023	87.40	850^th	5874	85.5%
2024	87.18	852^nd	5862	85.5%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	79.37	326^th	3275	90.0%
2022	83.06	254^th	3311	92.3%
2023	76.31	338^th	3250	89.6%
2024	77.12	275^th	3160	91.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	82.36	609^th	5173	88.2%
2022	84.67	558^th	5264	89.4%
2023	89.42	408^th	5374	92.4%
2024	89.92	456^th	5511	91.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.58	789^th	5492	85.6%
2022	86.81	785^th	5635	86.1%
2023	87.17	782^nd	5617	86.1%
2024	85.43	847^th	5605	84.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	83.66	885^th	5510	83.9%
2022	87.43	756^th	5663	86.7%
2023	84.20	914^th	5650	83.8%
2024	85.73	835^th	5636	85.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	90.48	285^th	4963	94.3%
2022	96.52	139^th	5084	97.3%
2023	95.30	158^th	5098	96.9%
2024	94.66	184^th	5102	96.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	76.15	596^th	2834	79.0%
2022	68.09	874^th	2726	67.9%
2023	64.72	970^th	2662	63.6%
2024	64.33	986^th	2647	62.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	95.58	109^th	2715	96.0%
2022	96.06	110^th	2740	96.0%
2023	95.78	125^th	2802	95.5%
2024	92.70	212^th	2777	92.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	97.33	32^nd	2369	98.6%
2022	90.57	137^th	2458	94.4%
2023	94.43	91^st	2549	96.4%
2024	93.74	129^th	2575	95.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	94.84	104^th	2380	95.6%
2022	94.90	129^th	2509	94.9%
2023	93.22	173^rd	2547	93.2%
2024	93.36	172^nd	2546	93.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	94.46	143^rd	2407	94.1%
2022	95.86	106^th	2527	95.8%
2023	96.07	104^th	2558	95.9%
2024	89.48	263^rd	2547	89.7%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	98.82	19^th	2213	99.1%
2022	99.54	13^th	2359	99.4%
2023	99.22	15^th	2391	99.4%
2024	97.16	46^th	2383	98.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	79.05	277^th	1602	82.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Discovery Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	125	36	123	590	1	5	48	928
2020	113	31	118	574	0	4	47	887
2021	103	32	120	575	0	5	44	879
2022	88	33	126	646	0	5	46	944
2023	80	31	138	671	0	6	56	982

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discovery Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	928	37.0	25.0	33.1
2020	887	n/a	n/a	33.5
2021	879	36.1	24.3	31.6
2022	944	39.2	24.0	20.8
2023	982	40.0	24.5	33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Discovery Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	928	37.0	25.0	33.1
2020	887	n/a	n/a	33.5
2021	879	36.1	24.3	31.6
2022	944	39.2	24.0	20.8
2023	982	40.0	24.5	33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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