Discovery Charter School

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Discovery Charter School ranks 441 st of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Discovery Charter School is a public charter elementary school serving 291 students in grades K-6 in Rochester, New York, a diverse urban area. This high-performing school stands out for its strong academic results, particularly in serving economically disadvantaged students.

Discovery Charter School outperforms the state and nearby public schools in academic achievement. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math compared to the state and surrounding schools. For example, in 6th grade ELA, 76% of Discovery Charter School students were proficient, compared to the state average of 45.82%. In 6th grade Math, an impressive 96% of Discovery Charter School students were proficient, compared to the state average of 48.07%. Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 92.1% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Discovery Charter School has been able to achieve these strong academic outcomes, outperforming the state and nearby schools with high poverty rates.

Discovery Charter School's success is further highlighted by its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8 in the 2022-2023 school year, lower than the nearby public schools, and its significantly higher per-student funding of $17,061 in 2022-2023. Over the past several years, the school has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, going from 0 stars in 2017-2018 to 4 stars in the current school year. In comparison, the nearby public schools, such as Brookside Elementary School Campus, Rise Community School, and Longridge School, have significantly lower academic proficiency rates, particularly in Math and ELA.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

133 Hoover Dr
Rochester, NY 14615-2603

(585) 342-4032

District: Discovery Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
441^st of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,061

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 291

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.7%

Hispanic:

29.2%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery Charter School ranks better than 81.9% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (57.7%), Hispanic (29.2%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Discovery Charter School employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Charter School is $17,061.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Discovery Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Charter School 441^st of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Discovery Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Discovery Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Charter School 154^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Discovery Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Discovery Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2016	22.40	1931^st	2366	18.4%
2017	15.59	2125^th	2386	10.9%
2018	7.62	2314^th	2395	3.4%
2019	10.91	2265^th	2413	6.1%
2021	32.90	1531^st	2201	30.4%
2022	59.09	945^th	2434	61.2%
2023	79.90	441^st	2439	81.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Discovery Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.13	1607^th	1941	17.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	77.84	306^th	2099	85.4%
2023	91.50	127^th	2041	93.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Discovery Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	7.46	2284^th	2338	2.3%
2019	7.81	2299^th	2357	2.5%
2021	25.74	1551^st	1955	20.7%
2022	57.98	964^th	2401	59.9%
2023	83.16	357^th	2403	85.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Discovery Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	11.03	2226^th	2340	4.9%
2019	21.96	1925^th	2358	18.4%
2021	28.96	1472^nd	1961	24.9%
2022	59.13	913^th	2400	62.0%
2023	70.57	625^th	2400	74.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Discovery Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	20.50	824^th	948	13.1%
2019	22.76	748^th	891	16.0%
2021	49.21	188^th	427	56.0%
2022	72.75	211^th	936	77.5%
2023	85.21	89^th	857	89.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Discovery Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.38	1043^rd	1392	25.1%
2023	77.62	213^th	1429	85.1%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Discovery Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	8	83	0	29	0	2	122
2013	9	116	0	40	1	9	175
2014	13	140	0	52	1	8	214
2015	9	174	0	65	0	11	259
2016	11	206	0	59	0	17	293
2017	9	186	0	69	0	20	284
2018	12	188	1	69	0	22	292
2019	16	177	1	65	0	17	276
2020	16	185	1	64	0	23	289
2021	13	202	2	68	0	19	304
2022	12	183	0	65	0	10	270
2023	16	168	0	85	0	22	291

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
2012	122	10.0	12.2	97.5
2013	175	13.7	12.7	97.1
2014	214	16.5	12.9	96.7
2015	259	23.0	11.2	100
2016	293	n/a	n/a	0
2017	284	46.0	6.1	98.6
2018	292	43.0	6.7	97.3
2019	276	39.2	7.0	96.7
2020	289	31.0	9.3	95.8
2021	304	37.6	8.0	95.7
2022	270	30.0	9.0	97
2023	291	20.9	13.8	92.1

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
2012	122	10.0	12.2	97.5
2013	175	13.7	12.7	97.1
2014	214	16.5	12.9	96.7
2015	259	23.0	11.2	100
2016	293	n/a	n/a	0
2017	284	46.0	6.1	98.6
2018	292	43.0	6.7	97.3
2019	276	39.2	7.0	96.7
2020	289	31.0	9.3	95.8
2021	304	37.6	8.0	95.7
2022	270	30.0	9.0	97
2023	291	20.9	13.8	92.1

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,006 (5.5%)	$17,354 (94.5%)	$18,360
2020	$1,355 (9.2%)	$13,422 (90.8%)	$14,777
2021	$1,204 (9.5%)	$11,452 (90.5%)	$12,656
2022	$4,696 (25.2%)	$13,940 (74.8%)	$18,636
2023	$4,951 (29.0%)	$12,111 (71.0%)	$17,061

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2265^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 441^st of 2439 Elementary schools	75.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	35	62.1	27.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)	37	83.3	46.3%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	21	54.6	33.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)	23	85.3	62.3%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	6	42.9	36.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)	12	65.4	53.4%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Charter School)	11	76	65%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	47	45.8	1.2%
6th Grade Math (Discovery Charter School)	10	96	86%
6th Grade Math (New York)	47	48.1	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	276	291	5.4%
African American	177	168	5.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	65	85	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	16	16
Two or More Races	17	22	29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.7%	92.1%	4.6%

Schools Near Discovery Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)				NY State Assessments Math (2023)				% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Discovery Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	133 Hoover Dr	Rochester	14615	Monroe County	Discovery Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(585) 342-4032	291	21	13.8	92.1%	16 (5.5%)	168 (57.7%)	85 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.6%)	79.9	441^st of 2439 public elementary schools	81.9%		59.1	945^th of 2434 public elementary schools	61.2%	504	62.1	54.6	42.9	76.0	83.3	85.3	65.4	96.0									$17,061	$4,951	$12,111
Holmes Road Elementary School	Public	K-2	300 Holmes Rd	Rochester	14626	Monroe County	Greece Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 966-4900	347	26	13.1	55.9%	194 (55.9%)	49 (14.1%)	66 (19.0%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.4%)								(n/a)									99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	$15,618	$1,215	$14,404
Buckman Heights Elementary School	Public	3-5	550 Buckman Rd	Rochester	14615	Monroe County	Greece Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 966-5900	379	32	11.8	57.5%	205 (54.1%)	53 (14.0%)	64 (16.9%)	31 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.9%)	15	2179^th of 2439 public elementary schools	10.7%		18	2110^th of 2434 public elementary schools	13.3%	69	21.7	24.6	14.8		33.1	35.9	24.0		99.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.7	100.0	$16,454	$2,469	$13,984
Brookside Elementary School Campus	Public	K-5	1144 Long Pond Rd	Rochester	14626	Monroe County	Greece Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 966-4800	385	29	13.3	50.6%	222 (57.7%)	58 (15.1%)	60 (15.6%)	26 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)	25.7	1876^th of 2439 public elementary schools	23.1%		25.7	1887^th of 2434 public elementary schools	22.5%	11	32.3	30.4	26.9		46.2	41.8	23.1		99.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.7	100.0	$15,154	$1,025	$14,130
Rise Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	279 W Ridge Rd	Rochester	14615	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 254-4472	338	36	9.3	89.3%	43 (12.7%)	147 (43.5%)	104 (30.8%)	20 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.8%)	2.5	2435^th of 2439 public elementary schools	0.2%		4.1	2422^nd of 2434 public elementary schools	0.5%	13	3.7	0.0	6.1	2.9	6.9	0.0	10.0	0.0	99.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	100.0	99.7	$16,675	$3,207	$13,468
Longridge School	Public	K-5	190 Longridge Ave	Rochester	14616	Monroe County	Greece Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 966-5800	764	65	11.7	67.8%	326 (42.7%)	135 (17.7%)	190 (24.9%)	37 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (9.7%)	16.2	2144^th of 2439 public elementary schools	12.1%		21.3	2011^th of 2434 public elementary schools	17.4%	133	27.3	19.7	26.9		29.6	23.5	32.7		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$15,253	$2,409	$12,844
School 7-Virgil Grissom	Public	PK, KG-6	31 Bryan St	Rochester	14613	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 254-3110	439	35	12.5		29 (6.6%)	239 (54.4%)	122 (27.8%)	22 (5.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)	7.1	2372^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	2.7%		7.7	2365^th of 2434 public elementary schools	2.8%	7	10.7	37.1	4.0	6.2	10.9	30.6	13.7	2.9	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$16,484	$5,780	$10,705
School 34-Dr Louis A Cerulli	Public	PK, KG-6	530 Lexington Ave	Rochester	14613	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 458-3210	398	34	11.8	92.0%	32 (8.0%)	217 (54.5%)	102 (25.6%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.5%)	16.7	2131^st of 2439 public elementary schools	12.6%		5.3	2406^th of 2434 public elementary schools	1.2%	275	18.5	10.6	29.1	41.3	18.5	6.5	25.0	32.6	99.5	100.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	99.8	$13,966	$4,514	$9,453
Autumn Lane Elementary School	Public	K-2	2089 Maiden Ln	Rochester	14626	Monroe County	Greece Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 966-4700	318	25	12.6	56.3%	160 (50.3%)	47 (14.8%)	61 (19.2%)	24 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.2%)								(n/a)									99.3	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.3	99.7	100.0	$18,071	$1,143	$16,927
Exploration Ele Charter School - Science-Technol	Public, Charter	K-5	1001 Lake Ave	Rochester	14613	Monroe County	Exploration Ele Charter School - Science-Technol	Yes	No	No	Yes	(585) 498-4700	401	32	12.3	89.5%	20 (5.0%)	306 (76.3%)	63 (15.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	8.5	2349^th of 2439 public elementary schools	3.7%		18.2	2101^st of 2434 public elementary schools	13.7%	248	11.4	20.6	21.1		19.1	23.2	15.5										$14,251	$1,771	$12,480

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What is the racial makeup of Discovery Charter School?

Students at Discovery Charter School are 58% African American, 29% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% White.

How many students attend Discovery Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Discovery Charter School.

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Discovery Charter School ranks 441^st of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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