Discovery Charter School

Summary:

Discovery Charter School is an elementary school serving 569 students in grades K-8 in Porter, Indiana, part of the Portage Township Schools district, which is ranked 104 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Discovery Charter School consistently performs above the state average in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math assessments, with 49.85% of students proficient or better in ELA and 46.75% in Math, compared to the state averages of 38.6% and 52.4% respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade ELA (58.11% proficient) and 3rd grade Math (71.62% proficient), significantly exceeding the state averages. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated in recent years, it remains lower than the nearby Portage Township Schools. Additionally, Discovery Charter School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 25.3% to 33.04% over the past three years, significantly lower than the nearby Portage Township Schools and Michigan City Area Schools.

Despite having lower spending per student ($8,157 in 2021-2022) compared to the nearby Duneland School Corporation, which spends between $11,510 and $12,475 per student, Discovery Charter School is able to achieve strong academic results, indicating a relatively efficient use of resources. The school's consistent academic performance, with a ranking in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools, and its diverse student population make it an interesting case study for understanding the factors that contribute to educational success.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 800 Canonie Dr
       Porter, IN  46304


(219) 983-9800

District: Discovery Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
292nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,157 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  569

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.7%
Hispanic:
17.9%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Discovery Charter School ranks better than 71.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Discovery Charter School ranks better than 59.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), Hispanic (17.9%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School is 16.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Charter School is $8,157.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Discovery Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Charter School 196th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Discovery Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Charter School 109th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Discovery Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 81.11 114th 1035 89.0%
2014 80.58 131st 1036 87.4%
2015 85.73 88th 1040 91.5%
2016 82.78 117th 1046 88.8%
2017 78.90 174th 1033 83.2%
2018 85.98 95th 1027 90.7%
2019 84.19 119th 1031 88.5%
2021 73.62 249th 1016 75.5%
2022 67.91 334th 1020 67.3%
2023 73.53 255th 1016 74.9%
2024 70.54 292nd 1010 71.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Discovery Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 86.85 18th 444 95.9%
2014 82.21 41st 470 91.3%
2015 82.75 56th 485 88.5%
2016 85.13 31st 494 93.7%
2017 69.21 130th 472 72.5%
2018 71.92 127th 473 73.2%
2019 48.46 258th 470 45.1%
2021 56.89 197th 483 59.2%
2022 60.93 185th 490 62.2%
2023 64.85 156th 489 68.1%
2024 58.59 196th 485 59.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

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Enrollment information for Discovery Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 294 1 1 3 0 0 10 0 309
2012 335 9 8 7 1 0 11 0 371
2013 385 15 16 17 2 0 20 0 455
2014 385 22 23 44 1 0 18 0 493
2015 392 29 19 54 1 0 16 0 511
2016 374 26 20 63 1 0 22 0 506
2017 388 30 15 60 1 0 24 0 518
2018 404 30 13 59 1 0 25 0 532
2019 393 33 9 70 1 0 29 0 535
2020 378 32 16 74 1 0 35 0 536
2021 329 35 21 79 0 0 34 0 498
2022 336 30 21 91 0 0 34 0 512
2023 374 32 20 102 0 0 41 0 569

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 309 17.0 18.1 23
2012 371 22.0 16.8 22.6
2013 455 23.0 19.7 20.7
2014 493 24.0 20.5 23.7
2015 511 26.0 19.6 22.3
2016 506 27.0 18.7 23.7
2017 518 28.0 18.5 22.6
2018 532 27.0 19.7 22.9
2019 535 29.0 18.4 22.1
2020 536 27.0 19.8 18.3
2021 498 29.0 17.1 25.3
2022 512 32.0 16.0 25.8
2023 569 34.0 16.7 33

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 309 17.0 18.1 23
2012 371 22.0 16.8 22.6
2013 455 23.0 19.7 20.7
2014 493 24.0 20.5 23.7
2015 511 26.0 19.6 22.3
2016 506 27.0 18.7 23.7
2017 518 28.0 18.5 22.6
2018 532 27.0 19.7 22.9
2019 535 29.0 18.4 22.1
2020 536 27.0 19.8 18.3
2021 498 29.0 17.1 25.3
2022 512 32.0 16.0 25.8
2023 569 34.0 16.7 33

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $307 (4.9%) $5,985 (95.1%) $6,292
2020 $280 (4.4%) $6,154 (95.6%) $6,434
2021 $1,718 (22.7%) $5,854 (77.3%) $7,572
2022 $630 (7.7%) $7,527 (92.3%) $8,157

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 255th of 1016 Elementary schools
 13.6%
Ranks 258th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 156th of 489 Middle schools
 23%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)76.749.3
 27.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)76.749.3
 27.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)8969.9
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)8969.9
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)67.647.3
 20.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)67.647.3
 20.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)76.557.5
 19%
   4th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)76.557.5
 19%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Discovery Charter School)70.658.1
 12.5%
   4th Grade Science (Discovery Charter School)70.658.1
 12.5%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)77.138.1
 39%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)77.138.1
 39%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)7054
 16%
   5th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)7054
 16%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Discovery Charter School)77.150.8
 26.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Discovery Charter School)77.150.8
 26.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)41.738.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)41.738.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)45.842.6
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)45.842.6
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Discovery Charter School)43.846.8
 3%
   6th Grade Science (Discovery Charter School)43.846.8
 3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)47.450
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)47.450
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)28.933.3
 4.4%
   7th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)28.933.3
 4.4%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)76.248.9
 27.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)76.248.9
 27.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)1920
 1%
   8th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)1920
 1%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students535569
 6.4%
African American3332
 3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian920
 122.2%
Hispanic70102
 45.7%
Pacific Islander00
White393374
 4.8%
Two or More Races2941
 41.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.1%33%
 11%


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Students at Discovery Charter School are 66% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 569 students attended Discovery Charter School.

Discovery Charter School ranks 292nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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