Discovery Charter

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Discovery Charter ranks 323 rd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Discovery Charter is a public charter middle school located in Bahama, North Carolina, serving grades 6-10 with a total enrollment of 332 students. The school is part of the Durham Public Schools district, which is ranked 77 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Discovery Charter has a relatively diverse student population, with 48.8% White, 33.13% African American, and 10.24% Hispanic students. Academically, the school's performance on state standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly below the state averages, but above some of the nearby schools like Orange Middle and G.C. Hawley Middle. However, the school has seen a decline in its math and reading proficiency rates over the past three years, mirroring a statewide trend.

When compared to the higher-performing magnet schools in the area, such as Lakewood Montessori Middle, Discovery Charter lags behind in overall academic performance. The school's consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger suggests it is providing a solid educational experience, but there may be room for improvement to reach a higher rating and better support the performance of certain student subgroups, particularly its Female and Multi-racial students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-10

501 Orange Factory Road
Bahama, NC 27503

(984) 888-5504

District: Discovery Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
323^rd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 332

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.8%

African American:

33.1%

Hispanic:

10.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery Charter ranks better than 59.3% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.93. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Discovery Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Charter 323^rd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Discovery Charter in the ranking list.)

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White students:

Discovery Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Charter School 77^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	55.57	303^rd	741	59.1%
2022	58.37	309^th	786	60.7%
2023	57.28	311^th	784	60.3%
2024	55.93	323^rd	793	59.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.21	196^th	306	35.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.58	203^rd	473	57.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	48.45	291^st	633	54.0%
2022	58.60	236^th	689	65.7%
2023	61.32	230^th	735	68.7%
2024	54.28	306^th	743	58.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	46.48	361^st	706	48.9%
2022	52.14	340^th	733	53.6%
2023	54.40	324^th	731	55.7%
2024	48.83	377^th	738	48.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.98	69^th	449	84.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	63.76	224^th	711	68.5%
2022	61.37	260^th	748	65.2%
2023	58.05	287^th	747	61.6%
2024	59.22	280^th	751	62.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	64.12	107^th	533	79.9%
2022	62.23	140^th	550	74.5%
2023	64.26	129^th	559	76.9%
2024	50.22	232^nd	560	58.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	62.54	159^th	541	70.6%
2023	70.17	118^th	553	78.7%
2024	65.40	138^th	564	75.5%

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Rank History for White students at Discovery Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	69.26	169^th	632	73.3%
2022	61.53	236^th	658	64.1%
2023	51.34	299^th	656	54.4%
2024	52.68	301^st	652	53.8%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Sunday, June 20, 2021

This school came onto the scene with a vision and a principal willing to work around the clock to bring cohesion and success. This was an outstanding place for my homeschooled son, with some attention issues and negative precious public school experiences, to re-enter the school scene. The emphasis on both technology and the arts is great for him. His 6th grade schedule was heavy with specials time. There was lots of movement which helps keep him engaged. He had freedom to sit in different places, collaborate with students and chat with teachers. The teachers all use a method of re-taking tests and quizzes and resubmitting projects to ensure that the students all learn the material and have a chance at success. The school counselor is outstanding and made a fantastic connection with my son. When Covid hit, Discovery made a seamless transition after one day of teacher meetings, and was up and running virtually without a hitch. Uniforms are casual, sporty and comfortable for all bodies with tons of choices for the kids. This school has been a great place for my son the feel successful and realize that he is a very smart person. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Discovery Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	35	56	1	21	0	1	2	116
2021	56	96	1	26	0	0	9	188
2022	119	92	2	31	0	0	17	261
2023	162	110	3	34	2	0	21	332

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	116	9.5	12.0	n/a
2021	188	9.5	19.7	n/a
2022	261	19.7	13.2	n/a
2023	332	23.4	14.1	n/a

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
2020	116	9.5	12.0	n/a
2021	188	9.5	19.7	n/a
2022	261	19.7	13.2	n/a
2023	332	23.4	14.1	n/a

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Discovery Charter	Public, Charter	6-10	501 Orange Factory Road	Bahama	27503	Durham County	Discovery Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(984) 888-5504	332	23	14.1		162 (48.8%)	110 (33.1%)	34 (10.2%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)	55.9	323^rd of 793 public middle schools	59.3%		57.3	311^th of 784 public middle schools	60.3%	12	36.8	50.0	8.2	54.3	42.6	32.7	58.7	56.4	58.4	73.3
Lucas Middle	Public	6-8	923 Snow Hill Road	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3843	371	36	10.2	69.8%	49 (13.2%)	177 (47.7%)	124 (33.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.1%)	22.6	637^th of 793 public middle schools	19.7%		23.4	630^th of 784 public middle schools	19.6%	7				40.6	37.1	24.0	42.0	33.3	33.6	42.4	$11,258	$1,302	$9,956
George L Carrington Middle	Public	6-8	227 Milton Road	Durham	27712	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3916	755	60	12.6	73.2%	91 (12.1%)	312 (41.3%)	304 (40.3%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.8%)	25.5	611^th of 793 public middle schools	23.0%		35.7	501^st of 784 public middle schools	36.1%	110				37.5	36.7	38.1	32.0	34.3	38.1	55.1	$10,263	$957	$9,306
Brogden Middle	Public	6-8	1001 Leon Street	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3906	742	51	14.5	99.6%	84 (11.3%)	305 (41.1%)	309 (41.6%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.0%)	17.2	686^th of 793 public middle schools	13.5%		18	664^th of 784 public middle schools	15.3%	22				32.1	37.1	32.9	25.2	26.1	33.0	45.9	$12,887	$1,406	$11,481
Butner-Stem Middle	Public	6-8	501 East D St	Butner	27509	Granville County	Granville County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 575-9429	433	24	18.3	76.2%	130 (30.0%)	112 (25.9%)	176 (40.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	30.6	560^th of 793 public middle schools	29.4%		27.2	582^nd of 784 public middle schools	25.8%	22				41.9	32.9	23.7	36.3	44.1	39.5	68.4	$9,853	$996	$8,857
Lakewood Montessori Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2119 Chapel Hill Rd	Durham	27707	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 560-2894	303	20	14.9	29.4%	155 (51.2%)	64 (21.1%)	66 (21.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	93.4	42^nd of 793 public middle schools	94.7%		93.4	38^th of 784 public middle schools	95.2%	4				81.7	85.7	72.8	79.8	84.9	76.9	84.6	$14,182	$1,909	$12,273
Rogers-Herr Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	911 Cornwallis Road	Durham	27707	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 560-3970	643	42	15.2	46.2%	169 (26.3%)	260 (40.4%)	164 (25.5%)	17 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.0%)	79.7	134^th of 793 public middle schools	83.1%		82.6	115^th of 784 public middle schools	85.3%	19				70.6	69.5	57.3	68.0	67.3	58.9	78.1	$11,594	$781	$10,812
James E Shepard Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2401 Dakota Street	Durham	27707	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 560-3938	381	32	12.0	75.6%	9 (2.4%)	235 (61.7%)	126 (33.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	47.7	416^th of 793 public middle schools	47.5%		50.2	378^th of 784 public middle schools	51.8%	38				48.4	39.0	62.2	47.6	48.5	46.2	62.2	$11,998	$1,606	$10,392
Orange Middle	Public	6-8	308 Orange High Rd	Hillsborough	27278	Orange County	Orange County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 732-6121	525	37	14.1	40.0%	323 (61.5%)	75 (14.3%)	89 (17.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.7%)	65	249^th of 793 public middle schools	68.6%		60.8	286^th of 784 public middle schools	63.5%	37				67.7	59.1	53.5	61.1	49.7	49.7	72.4	$10,665	$408	$10,256
Neal Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	201 Baptist Road	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 560-3955	789	57	13.9	99.6%	35 (4.4%)	316 (40.1%)	398 (50.4%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.4%)	18	677^th of 793 public middle schools	14.6%		14.3	697^th of 784 public middle schools	11.1%	20				27.0	35.2	23.0	30.5	37.3	33.5	49.5	$12,097	$2,570	$9,527

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Charter

How many students attend Discovery Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Discovery Charter.

What district is Discovery Charter in?

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What is the racial makeup of Discovery Charter?

Students at Discovery Charter are 49% White, 33% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Is Discovery Charter a good school?

Discovery Charter ranks 323^rd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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