Elementary Schools in Discovery Charter School


Summary:

Discovery Charter School is the sole elementary school located in Porter, Indiana, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 569 students. This public charter school has consistently ranked in the top 30-35% of Indiana elementary schools over the past 3 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming state averages on key academic metrics.

Academically, Discovery Charter School stands out, with student proficiency rates on the ILEARN assessments generally higher than the state averages, particularly in 3rd grade math (71.62% vs 52.4%) and 8th grade ELA (66.67% vs 42.6%). The school also maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 14.2% compared to the state average. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with 65.73% White, 17.93% Hispanic, and 5.62% Black students, and 33.04% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Discovery Charter School appears to be a strong-performing elementary school that is effectively serving its diverse student population and preparing them academically. The school's consistent high rankings, test scores, and other metrics indicate it is a standout institution within the Indiana public education system.

District Detail

 800 Canonie Dr
Porter, IN 46304

 (219) 983-9800

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 381 Indiana districts

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Grades served: K-8
Students: 569

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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